CVE-2017-12189
First published: Mon Oct 09 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that the jboss init script as used in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.7.GA performed unsafe file handling which could result in local privilege escalation. This issue is a result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8656.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102407
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0002
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0003
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0004
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0005
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12189
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1499631
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12189?
CVE-2017-12189 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12189?
To fix CVE-2017-12189, update Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform to the latest patched version.
What specifically does CVE-2017-12189 affect?
CVE-2017-12189 affects the jboss init script in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.7.GA and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and 7.0.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-12189?
The risks associated with CVE-2017-12189 include unauthorized local privilege escalation that can lead to further exploitation.
Was CVE-2017-12189 an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-12189 is the result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8656.
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