#VU48083 Race condition in ntopng


Published: 2020-11-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48083

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ntopng
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: ntop

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in view interfaces. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntopng: 3.8 - 4.0


External links
http://github.com/ntop/ntopng/releases/tag/4.2


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.


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