Vulnerability Description
Supportutils, before version 3.1-5.7.1, when run with command line argument -A searched the file system for a ndspath binary. If an attacker provides one at an arbitrary location it is executed with root privileges
CVSS Score
7.3
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Supportutils | < 3.1-5.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00018.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1117751
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00018.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1117751
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19636?
CVE-2018-19636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Supportutils, before version 3.1-5.7.1, when run with command line argument -A searched the file system for a ndspath binary. If an attacker provides one at an arbitrary location it is executed with r...
How severe is CVE-2018-19636?
CVE-2018-19636 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Supportutils.