Vulnerability Description
Splunk Enterprise 6.6.x, when configured to run as root but drop privileges to a specific non-root account, allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to that non-root account to modify $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/splunk-launch.conf and insert Trojan horse programs into $SPLUNK_HOME/bin, because the non-root setup instructions state that chown should be run across all of $SPLUNK_HOME to give non-root access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 6.6.0, <= 6.6.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101664Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2017-022.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAP3MVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101664Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2017-022.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAP3MVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18348?
CVE-2017-18348 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Splunk Enterprise 6.6.x, when configured to run as root but drop privileges to a specific non-root account, allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to that non-root account to modif...
How severe is CVE-2017-18348?
CVE-2017-18348 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18348?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk.