REDHAT-BUG-1660263: Medium severity Red Hat JBoss EAP vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2018
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Updated

JBoss EAP has a vulnerability that allows local users who are able to execute init.d script to terminate arbitrary process on the system. An attacker could exploit this by modifying the PID file in /var/run/jboss-eap/ allowing the init.d script to terminate any process as root.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat JBoss EAP

Event History

Dec 18, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1660263?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1660263 is considered high due to the potential for local users to terminate arbitrary processes as root.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1660263?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1660263, apply the latest security patches provided by Red Hat for JBoss EAP.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1660263?

Local users with access to execute init.d scripts on systems running affected versions of Red Hat JBoss EAP are at risk.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1660263?

REDHAT-BUG-1660263 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows termination of arbitrary processes.

5

Can an attacker exploit REDHAT-BUG-1660263 remotely?

No, REDHAT-BUG-1660263 requires local access to the system, making it a local vulnerability.

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