CVE-2018-10870: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 21 2018(Updated: )
redhat-certification does not properly sanitize paths in rhcertStore.py:__saveResultsFile. A remote attacker could use this flaw to overwrite any file, potentially gaining remote code execution.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/redhat-certification 5.15 | <20180717 | 20180717 |
| Redhat Certification | ||
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-10870.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10870?
The severity of CVE-2018-10870 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-10870?
The affected software is redhat-certification version 5.15.
How can an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using it to overwrite any file, potentially gaining remote code execution.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10870?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-10870 on the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104857, https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2373, https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10870
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