CVE-2018-11053

iSM: Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module Improper File Permission Vulnerability

Description

Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module for all supported Linux and XenServer versions v3.0.1, v3.0.2, v3.1.0, v3.2.0, when started, changes the default file permission of the hosts file of the host operating system (/etc/hosts) to world writable. A malicious low privileged operating system user or process could modify the host file and potentially redirect traffic from the intended destination to sites hosting malicious or unwanted content.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104567 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/sln310281/ism-dell-emc-idrac-service-module-improper-file-permission-vulnerability?lang=en patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11053?
CVE-2018-11053 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11053?
To fix CVE-2018-11053, 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-2018-11053 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11053 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11053?
CVE-2018-11053 affects Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module.
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