CVE-2018-14036
UnknownEPSS 3.09%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14036 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory Traversal with ../ sequences occurs in AccountsService before 0.6.50 because of an insufficient path check in user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb() in user.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory Traversal with ../ sequences occurs in AccountsService before 0.6.50 because of an insufficient path check in user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb() in user.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Accountsservice | < 0.6.50 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/07/02/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104757Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107085Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1099699Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/accountsservice/commit/?id=f9abd359f71a5bce421b9ae23432f539a067847aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/07/02/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104757Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107085Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1099699Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/accountsservice/commit/?id=f9abd359f71a5bce421b9ae23432f539a067847aPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14036?
Directory Traversal with ../ sequences occurs in AccountsService before 0.6.50 because of an insufficient path check in user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb() in user.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-14036?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14036 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14036?
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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