Vulnerability Description
It was found that subscription-manager's DBus interface before 1.19.4 let unprivileged user access the com.redhat.RHSM1.Facts.GetFacts and com.redhat.RHSM1.Config.Set methods. An unprivileged local attacker could use these methods to gain access to private information, or launch a privilege escalation attack.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Subscription-Manager | < 1.19.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97015Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2663Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/candlepin/subscription-manager/commit/2aa48ef65PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97015Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2663Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/candlepin/subscription-manager/commit/2aa48ef65PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2663?
CVE-2017-2663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). It was found that subscription-manager's DBus interface before 1.19.4 let unprivileged user access the com.redhat.RHSM1.Facts.GetFacts and com.redhat.RHSM1.Config.Set methods. An unprivileged local at...
How severe is CVE-2017-2663?
CVE-2017-2663 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2663?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Subscription-Manager.