CVE-2018-20131

Description

The Code42 app before 6.8.4, as used in Code42 for Enterprise, on Linux installs with overly permissive permissions on the /usr/local/crashplan/log directory. This allows a user to manipulate symbolic links to escalate privileges, or show the contents of sensitive files that a regular user would not have access to.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106452 third party advisory vdb entry
https://code42.com/r/support/CVE-2018-20131

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20131?
CVE-2018-20131 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-20131?
To fix CVE-2018-20131, 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-2018-20131 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-20131 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.
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