CVE-2018-16093 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2018-16093?

CVE-2018-16093 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a backup file.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-16093?

CVE-2018-16093 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16093?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lenovo Xclarity Integrator.

Vulnerability Description

In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a backup file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Xclarity Integrator	< 5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-23800PatchVendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-23800PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16093?

CVE-2018-16093 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a backup file.

How severe is CVE-2018-16093?

CVE-2018-16093 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16093?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lenovo Xclarity Integrator.