CVE-2018-7685: libzypp does not reevaluate malicious rpms once downloaded
The decoupled download and installation steps in libzypp before 17.5.0 could lead to a corrupted RPM being left in the cache, where a later call would not display the corrupted RPM warning and allow installation, a problem caused by malicious warnings only displayed during download.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7685?
CVE-2018-7685 is a vulnerability in libzypp before version 17.5.0 that could lead to a corrupted RPM being left in the cache.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-7685?
Opensuse Libzypp before version 17.5.0 is affected by CVE-2018-7685.
How severe is CVE-2018-7685?
CVE-2018-7685 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can CVE-2018-7685 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2018-7685, update libzypp to version 17.5.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7685?
More information about CVE-2018-7685 can be found at the following links: [Link 1](http://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2018-August/004510.html), [Link 2](https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1091624), [Link 3](https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2018-7685/).