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CVE-2018-10916

UnknownEPSS 4.78%

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CVE-2018-10916 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It has been discovered that lftp up to and including version 4.8.3 does not properly sanitize remote file names, leading to a loss of integrity on the local system when reverse mirroring is used. A remote attacker may trick a user to use reverse mirroring on an attacker controlled FTP server, resulting in the removal of all files in the current working directory of the victim's system.. EPSS estimates a 4.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It has been discovered that lftp up to and including version 4.8.3 does not properly sanitize remote file names, leading to a loss of integrity on the local system when reverse mirroring is used. A remote attacker may trick a user to use reverse mirroring on an attacker controlled FTP server, resulting in the removal of all files in the current working directory of the victim's system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.78%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Lftp ProjectLftp<= 4.8.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
OpensuseLeap42.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10916?
It has been discovered that lftp up to and including version 4.8.3 does not properly sanitize remote file names, leading to a loss of integrity on the local system when reverse mirroring is used. A remote attacker may trick a user to use reverse mirroring on an attacker controlled FTP server, resulting in the removal of all files in the current working directory of the victim's system.
How severe is CVE-2018-10916?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10916 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10916?
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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Source: NVD / NIST