CVE-2017-18925 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2017-18925?

CVE-2017-18925 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). opentmpfiles through 0.3.1 allows local users to take ownership of arbitrary files because d entries are mishandled and allow a symlink attack.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18925?

CVE-2017-18925 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18925?

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

Vulnerability Description

opentmpfiles through 0.3.1 allows local users to take ownership of arbitrary files because d entries are mishandled and allow a symlink attack.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openr	Opentmpfiles	<= 0.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://github.com/OpenRC/opentmpfiles/issues/4ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/OpenRC/opentmpfiles/issues/4ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18925?

CVE-2017-18925 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). opentmpfiles through 0.3.1 allows local users to take ownership of arbitrary files because d entries are mishandled and allow a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-2017-18925?

CVE-2017-18925 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-2017-18925?

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