Advisory Published
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REDHAT-BUG-1660263

First published: Tue Dec 18 2018(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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1660263?

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

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1660263?

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

  • 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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