CVE-2018-14036

Name: CVE-2018-14036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T12:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

3.09%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

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: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-14036?

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Source: NVD / NIST