REDHAT-BUG-467386
First published: Fri Oct 17 2008(Updated: )
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4579">CVE-2008-4579</a> to the following vulnerability: The (1) fence_apc and (2) fence_apc_snmp programs, as used in (a) fence 2.02.00-r1 and possibly (b) cman, when running in verbose mode, allows local users to append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the apclog temporary file. References: <a href="http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240576">http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240576</a> <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/13/3">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/13/3</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Fence | ||
| Red Hat Cluster Manager (cman) |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4579
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240576
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/13/3
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/cluster.git?p=cluster.git;a=tree;f=fence/agents;hb=HEAD
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1341.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0266.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=467386
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-467386?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-467386 is considered high due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-467386?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-467386, you should update the affected programs to the latest version provided by Red Hat.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-467386?
REDHAT-BUG-467386 affects the Red Hat fence and Red Hat cman software.
What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-467386?
The implications of REDHAT-BUG-467386 include unauthorized access and control over system resources.
Is there any workaround for REDHAT-BUG-467386?
While updates are the best fix, temporarily restricting access to the affected programs can serve as a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-467386.
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