CVE-2018-6533
UnknownEPSS 0.41%
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CVE-2018-6533 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Icinga 2.x through 2.8.1. By editing the init.conf file, Icinga 2 can be run as root. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Icinga 2.x through 2.8.1. By editing the init.conf file, Icinga 2 can be run as root. Following this the program can be used to run arbitrary code as root. This was fixed by no longer using init.conf to determine account information for any root-executed code (a larger issue than CVE-2017-16933).
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Icinga | Icinga | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.8.1 |
References
- https://github.com/Icinga/icinga2/pull/5850Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Icinga/icinga2/pull/5850Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6533?
An issue was discovered in Icinga 2.x through 2.8.1. By editing the init.conf file, Icinga 2 can be run as root. Following this the program can be used to run arbitrary code as root. This was fixed by no longer using init.conf to determine account information for any root-executed code (a larger issue than CVE-2017-16933).
How severe is CVE-2018-6533?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6533 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6533?
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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