Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-671199

First published: Thu Jan 20 2011(Updated: )

It was discovered that 389 / Red Hat Directory Server's setup scripts set insecure permissions (0777) on the /var/run/dirsrv directory used to store Directory Server's pid files when multiple Directory Server instances were configured on the system to be run under the different unprivileged users. A local user could use this flaw to create, remove or replace pid files in this directory, possibly preventing correct start of the Directory Server instances, or causing Directory Server init script to kill arbitrary process during the Directory Server shutdown.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Directory Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-671199?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-671199 is considered to be moderate due to insecure permissions being set on the /var/run/dirsrv directory.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-671199?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-671199, adjust the permissions of the /var/run/dirsrv directory to secure values, such as 0755 or 0700.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-671199?

    REDHAT-BUG-671199 affects systems running Red Hat Directory Server configured with multiple instances.

  • What risks does REDHAT-BUG-671199 pose?

    The risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-671199 include potential unauthorized access to pid files and interference with the operation of different Directory Server instances.

  • Is there a known workaround for REDHAT-BUG-671199?

    A known workaround for REDHAT-BUG-671199 is to manually set the permissions of the /var/run/dirsrv directory to restrict access.

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