Vulnerability identifier: #VU16637

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16883

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SSSD
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: SSSD

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of access to the infopipe according to the "allowed_uids" configuration parameter if sensitive information were stored in the user directory. A local attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SSSD: 1.13.0 - 2.0.0

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1659862

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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