OpenSUSE Linux update for slf4j



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8088
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 openSUSE Leap
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SDB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU11301

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8088

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass access restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists in the org.slf4j.ext.EventData class due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can send specially crafted input, bypass access restrictions and gain unauthorized access to perform further attacks.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

openSUSE Leap: 15.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-06/msg00016.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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