CVE-2017-15918 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Sera 1.2 stores the user's login password in plain text in their home directory. This makes privilege escalation trivial and also exposes the user and system keychains to local attacks.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ignitum	Sera	1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201715918-sera-12-local-root-privesc-and-password-discExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43221/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201715918-sera-12-local-root-privesc-and-password-discExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43221/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15918?

CVE-2017-15918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Sera 1.2 stores the user's login password in plain text in their home directory. This makes privilege escalation trivial and also exposes the user and system keychains to local attacks.

How severe is CVE-2017-15918?

CVE-2017-15918 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ignitum Sera.