CVE-2018-20131 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-20131?

CVE-2018-20131 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20131?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Code42 Code42, Linux Linux Kernel.

Vulnerability Description

The Code42 app before 6.8.4, as used in Code42 for Enterprise, on Linux installs with overly permissive permissions on the /usr/local/crashplan/log directory. This allows a user to manipulate symbolic links to escalate privileges, or show the contents of sensitive files that a regular user would not have access to.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Code42	Code42	< 6.8.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106452Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://code42.com/r/support/CVE-2018-20131
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106452Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://code42.com/r/support/CVE-2018-20131

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20131?

CVE-2018-20131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Code42 app before 6.8.4, as used in Code42 for Enterprise, on Linux installs with overly permissive permissions on the /usr/local/crashplan/log directory. This allows a user to manipulate symbolic...

How severe is CVE-2018-20131?

CVE-2018-20131 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20131?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Code42 Code42, Linux Linux Kernel.