What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14650?

CVE-2018-14650 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-14650?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-14650. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-14650?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-14650. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sos Collector CVE-2018-14650

MEDIUM

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2018-09-27 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Sos Collector Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Server Aus Enterprise Linux Server Eus Enterprise Linux Workstation

5.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 27, 2018 - 20:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionNVD

It was discovered that sos-collector does not properly set the default permissions of newly created files, making all files created by the tool readable by any local user. A local attacker may use this flaw by waiting for a legit user to run sos-collector and steal the collected data in the /var/tmp directory.

AnalysisAI

It was discovered that sos-collector does not properly set the default permissions of newly created files, making all files created by the tool readable by any local user. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and 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. It was discovered that sos-collector does not properly set the default permissions of newly created files, making all files created by the tool readable by any local user. A local attacker may use this flaw by waiting for a legit user to run sos-collector and steal the collected data in the /var/tmp directory. Affected products include: Sos-Collector Project Sos-Collector, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus.

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.