SB2017060610 - Gentoo update for MUNGE



SB2017060610 - Gentoo update for MUNGE

Published: June 6, 2017 Updated: June 8, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017060610
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target MUNGE’s system.

The weakness exists due to improper permissions and a runscript which called chown() on a user controlled file. A local attacker can gain root privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.