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LOW · 2.2

CVE-2018-17955

In yast2-multipath before version 4.1.1 a static temporary filename allows local attackers to overwrite files on systems without symlink protection

Vulnerability Description

In yast2-multipath before version 4.1.1 a static temporary filename allows local attackers to overwrite files on systems without symlink protection

CVSS Score

2.2

LOW

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseYast2-Multipath< 4.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59CWE-377

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17955?

CVE-2018-17955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.2 (LOW). In yast2-multipath before version 4.1.1 a static temporary filename allows local attackers to overwrite files on systems without symlink protection

How severe is CVE-2018-17955?

CVE-2018-17955 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17955?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Yast2-Multipath.