Vulnerability identifier: #VU11261

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1141

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tenable Nessus
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Tenable Network Security

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper enforcement of secure permissions for sub-directories when installed in a non-default directory. A local attacker can gain root privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 7.0.3.

Vulnerable software versions

Tenable Nessus: 7.0.0 - 7.0.2

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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