CVE-2018-7268

Name: CVE-2018-7268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-21T15:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7268 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H81, as shipped with BMC BladeLogic Automation and other products, contains an information exposure vulnerability in which a local unprivileged user is able to read any root (uid 0) owned file on the system, regardless of the file permissions. Confidential information such as password hashes (/etc/shadow) or other secrets (such as log files or private keys) can be leaked to the attacker. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H81, as shipped with BMC BladeLogic Automation and other products, contains an information exposure vulnerability in which a local unprivileged user is able to read any root (uid 0) owned file on the system, regardless of the file permissions. Confidential information such as password hashes (/etc/shadow) or other secrets (such as log files or private keys) can be leaked to the attacker. The vulnerability has a confidentiality impact, but has no direct impact on system integrity or availability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Magnicomp	Sysinfo	< 10-h81

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147687/MagniComp-SysInfo-Information-Exposure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542024/100/0/threaded
https://sintonen.fi/advisories/magnicomp-sysinfo-information-exposure.txtThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147687/MagniComp-SysInfo-Information-Exposure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542024/100/0/threaded
https://sintonen.fi/advisories/magnicomp-sysinfo-information-exposure.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7268?

How severe is CVE-2018-7268?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7268?

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Source: NVD / NIST