CVE-2018-16494

Description

In VOS and overly permissive "umask" may allow for authorized users of the server to gain unauthorized access through insecure file permissions that can result in an arbitrary read, write, or execution of newly created files and directories. Insecure umask setting was present throughout the Versa servers.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: n/a Versa VOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/1168191 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16494?
CVE-2018-16494 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16494?
To fix CVE-2018-16494, 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-2018-16494 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16494 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16494?
CVE-2018-16494 affects n/a Versa VOS.
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