CVE-2018-14650

Name: CVE-2018-14650
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-27T20:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14650 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was discovered that sos-collector does not properly set the default permissions of newly created files, making all files created by the tool readable by any local user. A local attacker may use this flaw by waiting for a legit user to run sos-collector and steal the collected data in the /var/tmp directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was discovered that sos-collector does not properly set the default permissions of newly created files, making all files created by the tool readable by any local user. A local attacker may use this flaw by waiting for a legit user to run sos-collector and steal the collected data in the /var/tmp directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sos-Collector Project	Sos-Collector	1.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3663Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14650Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sosreport/sos-collector/commit/72058f9253e7ed8c7243e2ff76a16d97b03d65edExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3663Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14650Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sosreport/sos-collector/commit/72058f9253e7ed8c7243e2ff76a16d97b03d65edExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14650?

How severe is CVE-2018-14650?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14650 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14650?

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