What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-15912?

CVE-2018-15912 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-15912?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-15912. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-15912?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-15912. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Manjaro Linux CVE-2018-15912

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2018-08-29 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation RCE Manjaro Linux

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2018 - 19:29 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which will automatically be run as root, or remove packages vital to the system.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which will automatically be run as root, or remove packages vital to the system. Affected products include: Manjaro Manjaro Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.