Red Hat update for patch



Published: 2018-06-28
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-1000156
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU11646

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000156

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The weakness exists in the EDITOR_PROGRAM invocation due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted patch file and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 6.5

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2096


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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