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CVE-2018-1000532

4.7 · MEDIUM

beep version 1.3 and up contains a External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in --device option that can result in Local unprivileged user can inhibit execution of arbitrary programs by o…

Published Jun 26, 2018CWE-22EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000532 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

beep version 1.3 and up contains a External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in --device option that can result in Local unprivileged user can inhibit execution of arbitrary programs by other users, allowing DoS. This attack appear to be exploitable via The system must allow local users to run beep.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/johnath/beep/issues/11#issuecomment-379514298GitHubgithub.com/johnath/beep/issues/11#issuecomment-379514298

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000532?

CVE-2018-1000532 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000532?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000532?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-1000532?

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