Description
Tomcat before 5.0.27-r3 in Gentoo Linux sets the default permissions on the init scripts as tomcat:tomcat, but executes the scripts with root privileges, which could allow local users in the tomcat group to execute arbitrary commands as root by modifying the scripts.
Product(s):
- Gentoo Linux 0.5
- Gentoo Linux 0.7
- Gentoo Linux 1.1a
- Gentoo Linux 1.2
- Gentoo Linux 1.4
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 -
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc1
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc2
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc3
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-1452, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-1452 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.