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CVE-2018-9859

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified

CVE-2018-9859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The path of Whale update service was unquoted in NAVER Whale before 1.0.40.7. This vulnerability can be used for persistent privilege escalation if it's available to create an executable file with System privilege by other vulnerable applications.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The path of Whale update service was unquoted in NAVER Whale before 1.0.40.7. This vulnerability can be used for persistent privilege escalation if it's available to create an executable file with System privilege by other vulnerable applications.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NavercorpWhale< 1.0.40.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9859?
The path of Whale update service was unquoted in NAVER Whale before 1.0.40.7. This vulnerability can be used for persistent privilege escalation if it's available to create an executable file with System privilege by other vulnerable applications.
How severe is CVE-2018-9859?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9859?
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