Vulnerability Description
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 Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker\/Corosync Configuration System Project | Pacemaker\/Corosync Configuration System | <= 0.9.139 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1700.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1252805
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1700.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1252805
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5189?
CVE-2015-5189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). 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 secu...
How severe is CVE-2015-5189?
CVE-2015-5189 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pacemaker\/Corosync Configuration System Project Pacemaker\/Corosync Configuration System.