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LOW · 3.4

CVE-2018-17957

The YaST2 RMT module for configuring the SUSE Repository Mirroring Tool (RMT) before 1.1.2 exposed MySQL database passwords on process commandline, allowing local attackers to access or corrupt the RM...

Vulnerability Description

The YaST2 RMT module for configuring the SUSE Repository Mirroring Tool (RMT) before 1.1.2 exposed MySQL database passwords on process commandline, allowing local attackers to access or corrupt the RMT database.

CVSS Score

3.4

LOW

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SuseRepository Mirroring Tool< 1.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287CWE-214

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17957?

CVE-2018-17957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.4 (LOW). The YaST2 RMT module for configuring the SUSE Repository Mirroring Tool (RMT) before 1.1.2 exposed MySQL database passwords on process commandline, allowing local attackers to access or corrupt the RM...

How severe is CVE-2018-17957?

CVE-2018-17957 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17957?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Repository Mirroring Tool.