First published: Wed Apr 25 2018(Updated: )
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for Linux versions 7.2 though 7.3 ship with the Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) enabled which allows unauthorized local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: security-alert@netapp.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for Windows | >=7.2<=7.3 | |
Linux kernel |
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CVE-2018-5486 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized local code execution.
To fix CVE-2018-5486, disable the Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) settings in your NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager configuration.
CVE-2018-5486 affects NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager versions 7.2 through 7.3.
CVE-2018-5486 facilitates unauthorized local attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
No, the Linux kernel itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-5486; the vulnerability specifically affects NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager.