Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1126687

First published: Tue Aug 05 2014(Updated: )

It was identified that the Command Line Interface, as provided by Red Hat Enterprise Application Platform and WildFly (previously JBoss Application Server), created a history file named .jboss-cli-history in the user's home directory with insecure default file permissions. This could allow a malicious local user to gain information otherwise not accessible.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
Red Hat WildFly and OpenSSL

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1126687?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1126687 is considered moderate due to the potential for sensitive information to be exposed.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1126687?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1126687, change the permissions of the .jboss-cli-history file to ensure it is not readable by unauthorized users.

  • Which products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1126687?

    REDHAT-BUG-1126687 affects Red Hat Enterprise Application Platform and WildFly.

  • How can I mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-1126687?

    Mitigation strategies for REDHAT-BUG-1126687 include regularly reviewing file permissions and securing sensitive information.

  • What could exploitation of REDHAT-BUG-1126687 lead to?

    Exploitation of REDHAT-BUG-1126687 could lead to unauthorized access to command historical data that may contain sensitive information.

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