Link Following Affecting pcp-pmda-systemd package, versions <0:5.0.2-9.el8_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-PCPPMDASYSTEMD-8063581
  • 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)
First added by Snyk

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 pcp-pmda-systemd to version 0:5.0.2-9.el8_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2024:6840.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pcp-pmda-systemd package and not the pcp-pmda-systemd 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

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