CVE-2018-1141
First published: Tue Mar 20 2018(Updated: )
When installing Nessus to a directory outside of the default location, Nessus versions prior to 7.0.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the installation location.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | <7.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1141?
CVE-2018-1141 is a vulnerability found in Nessus versions prior to 7.0.3.
How does CVE-2018-1141 impact me?
If you have installed Nessus to a directory outside of the default location and have not secured the directories, this vulnerability could allow for local privilege escalation.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-1141?
CVE-2018-1141 has a severity level of high.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1141?
To fix CVE-2018-1141, you need to upgrade Nessus to version 7.0.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1141?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1141 on the SecurityTracker website and the Tenable Security Advisory TNS-2018-01.
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