OpenSUSE Linux update for libcgroup



Published: 2018-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-14348
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU14266

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14348

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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


The weakness exists due to permission within /var/log/cgred were not restrictive enough beforehand and ignored any umask setting. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and conduct further attacks.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 42.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-08/msg00023.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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