CVE-2017-12189
UnknownEPSS 0.34%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12189?
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.
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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