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CVE-2018-7281

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

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CVE-2018-7281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CactusVPN 5.3.6 for macOS contains a root privilege escalation vulnerability through a setuid root binary called runme. The binary takes a single command line argument and passes this argument to a system() call, thus allowing low privileged users to execute commands as root.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CactusVPN 5.3.6 for macOS contains a root privilege escalation vulnerability through a setuid root binary called runme. The binary takes a single command line argument and passes this argument to a system() call, thus allowing low privileged users to execute commands as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CactusvpnCactusvpn5.3.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7281?
CactusVPN 5.3.6 for macOS contains a root privilege escalation vulnerability through a setuid root binary called runme. The binary takes a single command line argument and passes this argument to a system() call, thus allowing low privileged users to execute commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2018-7281?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7281 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7281?
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