CVE-2018-20106

SMB printer settings don't escape characters in passwords properly

Description

In yast2-printer up to and including version 4.0.2 the SMB printer settings don't escape characters in passwords properly. If a password with backticks or simliar characters is supplied this allows for executing code as root. This requires tricking root to enter such a password in yast.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: SUSE yast2-printer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1114853

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20106?
CVE-2018-20106 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-20106?
To fix CVE-2018-20106, 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-2018-20106 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-20106 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-2018-20106?
CVE-2018-20106 affects SUSE yast2-printer.
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