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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-9310

An issue was discovered in MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H82 if setuid root (the default). This vulnerability allows any local user on a Linux/UNIX system to run SysInfo and obtain a root shell, which c...

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H82 if setuid root (the default). This vulnerability allows any local user on a Linux/UNIX system to run SysInfo and obtain a root shell, which can be used to compromise the local system.

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

VendorProductVersions
MagnicompSysinfo>= 10-h76, <= 10-h81
LinuxLinux Kernel-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9310?

CVE-2018-9310 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H82 if setuid root (the default). This vulnerability allows any local user on a Linux/UNIX system to run SysInfo and obtain a root shell, which c...

How severe is CVE-2018-9310?

CVE-2018-9310 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-2018-9310?

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