SB2024082306 - Remote command execution in Fence Agents Remediation Operator



SB2024082306 - Remote command execution in Fence Agents Remediation Operator

Published: August 23, 2024 Updated: August 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082306
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5651)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of arguments in fence agents that rely on SSH/Telnet. A remote user can create a specially crafted FenceAgentsRemediation for a fence agent supporting  --ssh-path/--telnet-path arguments and execute arbitrary commands on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.