CVE-2017-18925
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18925 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. opentmpfiles through 0.3.1 allows local users to take ownership of arbitrary files because d entries are mishandled and allow a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
opentmpfiles through 0.3.1 allows local users to take ownership of arbitrary files because d entries are mishandled and allow a symlink attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openr | Opentmpfiles | <= 0.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/OpenRC/opentmpfiles/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenRC/opentmpfiles/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18925?
opentmpfiles through 0.3.1 allows local users to take ownership of arbitrary files because d entries are mishandled and allow a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-18925?
CVE-2017-18925 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18925?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-18925?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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