CVE-2018-6693
5.3
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Exploitability: 1.0 / Impact: 4.2
Source: NVD
Description
An unprivileged user can delete arbitrary files on a Linux system running ENSLTP 10.5.1, 10.5.0, and 10.2.3 Hotfix 1246778 and earlier. By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during a specific scanning sequence, the unprivileged user is able to perform a privilege escalation to delete arbitrary files.
Affected (3)
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Up to 10.2.3 | |
| Version 10.5.0 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Linux Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related CWEs
CWE-274
Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to perform an operation, leading to resultant weaknesses.
CWE-363
Race Condition Enabling Link Following
The product checks the status of a file or directory before accessing it, which produces a race condition in which the file can be replaced with a link before the access is performed, causing the product to access the wrong file.
CWE-367
Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
The product checks the state of a resource before using that resource, but the resource's state can change between the check and the use in a way that invalidates the results of the check. This can cause the product to perform invalid actions when the resource is in an unexpected state.
References (2)
Source: trellixpsirt@trellix.com
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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