CVE-2017-12189

jboss: unsafe chown of server.log in jboss init script allows privilege escalation (Incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8656)

Published Jan 10, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-3764 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:28 PM
Reserved
Aug 1, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 10, 2018, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:02 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 3, 2018, 12:00 AM