CVE-2018-7279: Critical severity AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2018
·Updated
A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.
Affected Software
2 affected components
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management<5.5.1
AlienVault Unified Security Management<5.5.1
Event History
Mar 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7279?
CVE-2018-7279 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7279?
To fix CVE-2018-7279, upgrade AlienVault USM and OSSIM to version 5.5.1 or later.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7279?
CVE-2018-7279 affects AlienVault OSSIM and AlienVault USM versions prior to 5.5.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7279?
CVE-2018-7279 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-7279 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7279 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code.