1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2018-16494
HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2018-16494

In VOS and overly permissive "umask" may allow for authorized users of the server to gain unauthorized access through insecure file permissions that can result in an arbitrary read, write, or executio...

Vulnerability Description

In VOS and overly permissive "umask" may allow for authorized users of the server to gain unauthorized access through insecure file permissions that can result in an arbitrary read, write, or execution of newly created files and directories. Insecure umask setting was present throughout the Versa servers.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Versa-NetworksVersa Operating System< 16.1r2s11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668CWE-377

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16494?

CVE-2018-16494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In VOS and overly permissive "umask" may allow for authorized users of the server to gain unauthorized access through insecure file permissions that can result in an arbitrary read, write, or executio...

How severe is CVE-2018-16494?

CVE-2018-16494 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16494?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Versa-Networks Versa Operating System.