#VU11772 Information disclosure in pcs (Debian package) - CVE-2018-1086

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11772

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1086

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
pcs (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor: Debian

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists in the REST interface due to debug parameter removal bypass. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 0.9.155+dfsg-2+deb9u1.

Vulnerable software versions

pcs (Debian package): 0.9.155+dfsg-2 - 0.9.162-1

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External links
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1086

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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.