CVE-2018-19045

Name: CVE-2018-19045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-08T20:29:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19045 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. keepalived 2.0.8 used mode 0666 when creating new temporary files upon a call to PrintData or PrintStats, potentially leaking sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

keepalived 2.0.8 used mode 0666 when creating new temporary files upon a call to PrintData or PrintStats, potentially leaking sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Keepalived	Keepalived	2.0.8

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1015141Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/acassen/keepalived/commit/5241e4d7b177d0b6f073cfc9ed5444bf51ec89d6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/acassen/keepalived/commit/c6247a9ef2c7b33244ab1d3aa5d629ec49f0a067Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/acassen/keepalived/issues/1048Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-01Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1015141Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/acassen/keepalived/commit/5241e4d7b177d0b6f073cfc9ed5444bf51ec89d6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/acassen/keepalived/commit/c6247a9ef2c7b33244ab1d3aa5d629ec49f0a067Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/acassen/keepalived/issues/1048Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-01Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19045?

keepalived 2.0.8 used mode 0666 when creating new temporary files upon a call to PrintData or PrintStats, potentially leaking sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2018-19045?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19045 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19045?

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-2018-19045?

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Source: NVD / NIST