Incorrect Authorization Affecting pcs package, versions <0:0.9.137-13.el7_1.4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.12% (47th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-PCS-2052059
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed1 Sept 2015

Introduced: 1 Sep 2015

CVE-2015-5189  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 pcs to version 0:0.9.137-13.el7_1.4 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pcs package and not the pcs package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

Race condition in pcsd in PCS 0.9.139 and earlier uses a global variable to validate usernames, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by sending a command that is checked for security after another user is authenticated.

CVSS Scores

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