CVE-2018-17491

Description

EasyLobby Solo could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. By visiting the kiosk and typing "esc" to exit the program, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on the computer.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: HID Global EasyLobby Solo
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149651 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17491?
CVE-2018-17491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-17491?
To fix CVE-2018-17491, 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-2018-17491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-17491 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-2018-17491?
CVE-2018-17491 affects HID Global EasyLobby Solo.
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