CVE-2018-13291: Infoleak

Published Apr 1, 2019
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Updated

Information exposure vulnerability in /usr/syno/etc/mount.conf in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) before 6.2.1-23824 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via the world readable configuration.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Synology Diskstation Manager>=5.2<6.2.1-23824
Synology Diskstation Manager>=5.2<6.2.1-23824

Event History

Apr 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-13291?

CVE-2018-13291 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-13291?

To fix CVE-2018-13291, upgrade Synology DiskStation Manager to version 6.2.1-23824 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-13291?

CVE-2018-13291 affects all Synology DiskStation Manager versions prior to 6.2.1-23824.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-13291?

CVE-2018-13291 is an information exposure vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to access sensitive configurations.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2018-13291?

The consequences of CVE-2018-13291 include the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information contained in mount.conf.

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