Red Hat Directory Server jars directory insecure permissions
| rhds-jars-insecure-permissions (41152) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Red Hat Directory Server uses insecure permissions on the jars directory. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify Java Archive (JAR) files or execute arbitrary code on the system using unknown attack vectors.
Platforms Affected:
- RedHat, Directory Server 7.1
Remedy:
Refer to RHSA-2008:0173-3 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BID-28204: Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 Local Insecure Permissions Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0890: Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP4 uses insecure permissions for certain directories, which allows local users to modify JAR files and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
- RHSA-2008-0173: Important: Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 Service Pack 4 security update
- SA29350: Red Hat Directory Server Insecure Directory Permissions
- SECTRACK ID: 1019577: Red Hat Directory Server Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Reported:
Mar 11, 2008
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