Vulnerability Description
MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H81, as shipped with BMC BladeLogic Automation and other products, contains an information exposure vulnerability in which a local unprivileged user is able to read any root (uid 0) owned file on the system, regardless of the file permissions. Confidential information such as password hashes (/etc/shadow) or other secrets (such as log files or private keys) can be leaked to the attacker. The vulnerability has a confidentiality impact, but has no direct impact on system integrity or availability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Magnicomp | Sysinfo | < 10-h81 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147687/MagniComp-SysInfo-Information-ExposuThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542024/100/0/threaded
- https://sintonen.fi/advisories/magnicomp-sysinfo-information-exposure.txtThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147687/MagniComp-SysInfo-Information-ExposuThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542024/100/0/threaded
- https://sintonen.fi/advisories/magnicomp-sysinfo-information-exposure.txtThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7268?
CVE-2018-7268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H81, as shipped with BMC BladeLogic Automation and other products, contains an information exposure vulnerability in which a local unprivileged user is able to read any roo...
How severe is CVE-2018-7268?
CVE-2018-7268 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Magnicomp Sysinfo, Apple Mac Os X, Linux Linux Kernel.