CVE-2018-16097: LXCI for VMware and LXCI for Microsoft System Center
First published: Fri Nov 30 2018(Updated: )
LXCI for VMware versions prior to 5.5 and LXCI for Microsoft System Center versions prior to 3.5, allow an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a certificate.
Credit: psirt@lenovo.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Xclarity Integrator | <3.5 | |
| Lenovo Xclarity Integrator | <5.5 |
Remedy
Update LXCI for VMware to version 5.5 or higher. Update LXCI for Microsoft System Center to version 3.5 or higher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-16097.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-16097?
CVE-2018-16097 has a severity level of medium.
What is affected by CVE-2018-16097?
LXCI for VMware versions prior to 5.5 and LXCI for Microsoft System Center versions prior to 3.5 are affected by CVE-2018-16097.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-16097?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-16097 by uploading a certificate without proper sanitization, allowing them to write to any system file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-16097?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-16097 is available. Please refer to the official Lenovo support page for more information.
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