Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-6706
Insecure handling of temporary files in non-Windows McAfee Agent 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows an Unprivileged User to introduce custom paths during agent installation in Linux via unspecified vectors.
Products affected by CVE-2018-6706
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-6706
0.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 44 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-6706
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
2.3
|
LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N |
0.6
|
1.4
|
McAfee (DEFUNCT) | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-6706
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Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.Assigned by: psirt@mcafee.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2018-6706
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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10260
McAfee Security Bulletin - McAfee Agent update fixes multiple low severity security issues in non-Windows versions (CVE-2018-6705, CVE-2018-6706, and CVE-2018-6707)Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106328
McAfee Agent Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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