What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1197?

CVE-2018-1197 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Windows Stemcells CVE-2018-1197

HIGH

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2018-03-19 security_alert@emc.com

Google Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows Stemcells

8.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 19, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

HIGH 8.5

DescriptionNVD

In Windows Stemcells versions prior to 1200.14, apps running inside containers in Windows on Google Cloud Platform are able to access the metadata endpoint. A malicious developer could use this access to gain privileged credentials.

AnalysisAI

In Windows Stemcells versions prior to 1200.14, apps running inside containers in Windows on Google Cloud Platform are able to access the metadata endpoint. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. In Windows Stemcells versions prior to 1200.14, apps running inside containers in Windows on Google Cloud Platform are able to access the metadata endpoint. A malicious developer could use this access to gain privileged credentials. Affected products include: Pivotal Software Windows Stemcells. Version information: prior to 1200.14.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.