Vulnerability Description
The Gentoo app-admin/collectd package before 5.7.2-r1 sets the ownership of PID file directory to the collectd account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL (when the service is stopped).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Collectd | Collectd | <= 5.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103469Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/628540Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-10Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103469Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/628540Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-10Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18240?
CVE-2017-18240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Gentoo app-admin/collectd package before 5.7.2-r1 sets the ownership of PID file directory to the collectd account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access t...
How severe is CVE-2017-18240?
CVE-2017-18240 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Collectd Collectd.