CVE-2018-1079: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Feb 28 2018(Updated: )
A security issue was found in pcs deamon that permits an authorized user (with write permission in pcsd) to escalate privileges and write to any file in the system using a malicious REST call.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Clusterlabs Pacemaker Command Line Interface | <=0.9.164 | |
| Clusterlabs Pacemaker Command Line Interface | =0.10 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.5 | |
| debian/pcs | 0.10.1-2 0.10.1-2+deb10u1 0.10.8-1+deb11u1 0.11.5-1 0.11.6-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1060
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1079
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1565088
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1550243
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/09/2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1079
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1079.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-1079?
The severity level of CVE-2018-1079 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1079?
PCS versions before 0.9.164 and 0.10 are affected by CVE-2018-1079.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by making a malicious REST call through the pcsd service.
Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2018-1079?
Yes, Red Hat has released a patch for this vulnerability. Please refer to the provided references for more information.
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