CVE-2017-18226
First published: Mon Mar 12 2018(Updated: )
The Gentoo net-im/jabberd2 package through 2.6.1 sets the ownership of /var/run/jabber to the jabber account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script executes a "kill -TERM `cat /var/run/jabber/filename.pid`" command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jabberd2 Jabberd2 | <=2.6.1 | |
| Gentoo Linux |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-18226.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18226?
The severity of CVE-2017-18226 is medium (5.5).
Which software package is affected by CVE-2017-18226?
The Gentoo net-im/jabberd2 package through 2.6.1 is affected by CVE-2017-18226.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-18226?
CVE-2017-18226 allows local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to the jabber account for PID file modification.
Is Gentoo Linux affected by CVE-2017-18226?
No, Gentoo Linux is not affected by CVE-2017-18226.
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