Link Following Affecting pcp-pmda-uwsgi package, versions <0:6.2.2-7.el9_5.alma.1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on AlmaLinux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ALMALINUX9-PCPPMDAUWSGI-8383552
  • published 18 Nov 2024
  • disclosed 12 Nov 2024

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 pcp-pmda-uwsgi to version 0:6.2.2-7.el9_5.alma.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:9452.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pcp-pmda-uwsgi package and not the pcp-pmda-uwsgi package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP). This flaw can only be exploited if an attacker has access to a compromised PCP system account. The issue is related to the pmpost tool, which is used to log messages in the system. Under certain conditions, it runs with high-level privileges.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1
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NVD

4.4 medium
  • Attack Vector (AV)
    Local
  • Attack Complexity (AC)
    Low
  • Privileges Required (PR)
    Low
  • User Interaction (UI)
    None
  • Scope (S)
    Unchanged
  • Confidentiality (C)
    Low
  • Integrity (I)
    Low
  • Availability (A)
    None
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Red Hat

4.4 medium
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SUSE

6 medium