CVE-2017-12189

Name: CVE-2017-12189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T19:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was discovered that the jboss init script as used in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.7.GA performed unsafe file handling which could result in local privilege escalation. This issue is a result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8656.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was discovered that the jboss init script as used in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.7.GA performed unsafe file handling which could result in local privilege escalation. This issue is a result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8656.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-282

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102407Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0002Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0003Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0004Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0005Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12189Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102407Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0002Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0003Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0004Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0005Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12189Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12189?

How severe is CVE-2017-12189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12189?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST