Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8108
Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Products affected by CVE-2017-8108
- cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8108
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8108
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8108
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8108
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UJXMPYANXHI25NQZ36QMXNXANDRAA5YG/
Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis/releases/tag/2.5.0
Release Lynis 2.5.0 · CISOfy/lynis · GitHubMitigation;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99288
CISOfy Lynis CVE-2017-8108 Symlink Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://cisofy.com/security/cve/cve-2017-8108/
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) - CVE-2017-8108 - CISOfyThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZJHLLWNW7NASVXCK24YBSIUQQPWGCMB5/
[SECURITY] Fedora 25 Update: lynis-2.5.0-1.fc25 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsThird Party Advisory
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