Vulnerability identifier: #VU11836

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-2018-6491

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Micro Focus Universal Configuration Management Database Server
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Micro Focus

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

The weakness exists due to an installation file access control flaw. A local attacker can gain root privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Micro Focus Universal Configuration Management Database Server: 10.20 - 11.00

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External links
http://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03141180

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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.