CVE-2012-5605
First published: Fri Nov 30 2012(Updated: )
Grinder in Red Hat CloudForms before 1.1 uses world-writable permissions for /var/lib/pulp/cache/grinder/, which allows local users to modify grinder cache files.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CloudForms | <=1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/88141
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1543.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51472
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56819
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=828447
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=882138
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80550
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1543.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/rhui
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5605?
CVE-2012-5605 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized local user access to modify files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5605?
To fix CVE-2012-5605, you should change the permissions of the /var/lib/pulp/cache/grinder directory to restrict write access.
Who reported CVE-2012-5605?
CVE-2012-5605 was reported by James Labocki of Red Hat.
Which versions of Red Hat CloudForms are affected by CVE-2012-5605?
CVE-2012-5605 affects Red Hat CloudForms versions prior to 1.1.
What directory is associated with CVE-2012-5605?
The directory associated with CVE-2012-5605 is /var/lib/pulp/cache/grinder.
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