CVE-2018-10870

Description

redhat-certification does not properly sanitize paths in rhcertStore.py:__saveResultsFile. A remote attacker could use this flaw to overwrite any file, potentially gaining remote code execution.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.84% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: redhat-certification rhcertstore.py
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10870 vendor advisory mitigation issue tracking
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2373 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104857 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10870?
CVE-2018-10870 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-10870?
To fix CVE-2018-10870, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-10870 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-10870 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-10870?
CVE-2018-10870 affects redhat-certification rhcertstore.py.
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