SB2018020916 - Command execution in PureVPN



SB2018020916 - Command execution in PureVPN

Published: February 9, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018020916
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6822)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an improper implementation in the HelperTool LaunchDaemon. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary command with root privileges.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.