CVE-2018-10870
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.18%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10870 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. redhat-certification does not properly sanitize paths in rhcertStore.py:__saveResultsFile. A remote attacker could use this flaw to overwrite any file, potentially gaining remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 6.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
redhat-certification does not properly sanitize paths in rhcertStore.py:__saveResultsFile. A remote attacker could use this flaw to overwrite any file, potentially gaining remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Certification | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104857Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2373Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10870Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104857Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2373Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10870Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10870?
redhat-certification does not properly sanitize paths in rhcertStore.py:__saveResultsFile. A remote attacker could use this flaw to overwrite any file, potentially gaining remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-10870?
CVE-2018-10870 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10870?
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.
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