Link Following Affecting pcp-import-mrtg2pcp package, versions <0:5.3.5-10.el8_6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

Do your applications use this vulnerable package?

In a few clicks we can analyze your entire application and see what components are vulnerable in your application, and suggest you quick fixes.

Test your applications
  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-PCPIMPORTMRTG2PCP-8064863
  • published20 Sept 2024
  • disclosed17 Sept 2024

Introduced: 17 Sep 2024

CVE-2024-45770  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-59  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 pcp-import-mrtg2pcp to version 0:5.3.5-10.el8_6 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2024:6843.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pcp-import-mrtg2pcp package and not the pcp-import-mrtg2pcp package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:8 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