What is the severity of CVE-2017-8108?

CVE-2017-8108 has a medium severity rating allowing local users to exploit a symlink attack.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8108?

To fix CVE-2017-8108, upgrade Lynis to version 2.5.0 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8108?

CVE-2017-8108 affects local users of Lynis versions prior to 2.5.0.

What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2017-8108?

CVE-2017-8108 is associated with a symlink attack that may allow users to write to arbitrary files.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2017-8108?

As of the latest information, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2017-8108.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8108

high

7.8

CWE

8/6/2017

3/10/2019

CVE-2017-8108

First published: Thu Jun 08 2017(Updated: )

Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CISOfy Lynis	<2.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 has a medium severity rating allowing local users to exploit a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8108?
To fix CVE-2017-8108, upgrade Lynis to version 2.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 affects local users of Lynis versions prior to 2.5.0.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 is associated with a symlink attack that may allow users to write to arbitrary files.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2017-8108?
As of the latest information, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2017-8108.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 has a medium severity rating allowing local users to exploit a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8108?
To fix CVE-2017-8108, upgrade Lynis to version 2.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 affects local users of Lynis versions prior to 2.5.0.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 is associated with a symlink attack that may allow users to write to arbitrary files.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2017-8108?
As of the latest information, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2017-8108.