QID 710487

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710487: Gentoo Linux MCollective Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (GLSA 201709-01)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A vulnerability in MCollective might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Package(s): app-admin/mcollective


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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201709-01 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201709-01 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-01