CVE-2018-17955

Static tempfile name allows overwriting of arbitrary files

Description

In yast2-multipath before version 4.1.1 a static temporary filename allows local attackers to overwrite files on systems without symlink protection

Categories

2.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: SUSE yast2-multipath
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1117592

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17955?
CVE-2018-17955 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-17955?
To fix CVE-2018-17955, 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-2018-17955 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-17955 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-2018-17955?
CVE-2018-17955 affects SUSE yast2-multipath.
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