Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-0892 is a remote command execution issue in the replication monitor CGI script used by Red Hat Administration Server with Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 on EL4 and EL5. If exposed, an attacker may run system commands on the server. Exposure is most likely in legacy Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 deployments on EL4 or EL5 where the Administration Server replication monitor CGI remains installed and reachable. Treat as high priority for any remaining legacy directory infrastructure. The affected platforms are old, but directory servers often hold sensitive identity data and command execution can become full server compromise. Mitigation focus: Review and apply relevant Red Hat advisories RHSA-2008:0199 and RHSA-2008:0201.; Apply applicable Fedora or HP vendor updates if those distributions are in use.; Check vendor guidance before relying on configuration-only workarounds..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- rhds-replmonitor-command-execution(41840)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- FEDORA-2008-3220CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2008-3214CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=437301CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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