SB2018021306 - Remote code execution in Mailbutler Shimo
Published: February 13, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021306
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6823)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to an improper implementation in the com.feingeist.shimo.helper tool LaunchDaemon in the VPN client. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.