CVE-2018-14650
First published: Wed Sep 26 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that sos-collector does not properly set the default permissions of newly created files, making all files created by the tool readable by any local user. A local attacker may use this flaw by waiting for a legit user to run sos-collector and steal the collected data in the /var/tmp directory.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sos-collector Project Sos-collector | =1.4 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3663
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14650
- https://github.com/sosreport/sos-collector/commit/72058f9253e7ed8c7243e2ff76a16d97b03d65ed
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1633659
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1633243
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14650?
CVE-2018-14650 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive data to local attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14650?
To fix CVE-2018-14650, update sos-collector to version 1.4.1 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-14650?
CVE-2018-14650 affects users of sos-collector version 1.4 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-14650?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2018-14650 to access collected data by manipulating file permissions created by sos-collector.
When was CVE-2018-14650 disclosed?
CVE-2018-14650 was disclosed in 2018 and is associated with security advisory RHSA-2018:3663.
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