CVE-2018-16738
LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16738 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. tinc 1.0.30 through 1.0.34 has a broken authentication protocol, although there is a partial mitigation. This is fixed in 1.1.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tinc 1.0.30 through 1.0.34 has a broken authentication protocol, although there is a partial mitigation. This is fixed in 1.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinc-Vpn | Tinc | >= 1.0.30, <= 1.0.34 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
| Starwindsoftware | Starwind Virtual San | v8 | Build12533 |
References
- http://tinc-vpn.org/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4312Third Party Advisory
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20190227-0002/Third Party Advisory
- http://tinc-vpn.org/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4312Third Party Advisory
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20190227-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16738?
tinc 1.0.30 through 1.0.34 has a broken authentication protocol, although there is a partial mitigation. This is fixed in 1.1.
How severe is CVE-2018-16738?
CVE-2018-16738 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16738?
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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