CVE-2018-6557
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Summary
The MOTD update script in the base-files package in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS before 10.1ubuntu2.2, and Ubuntu 18.10 before 10.1ubuntu6 incorrectly handled temporary files. A local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly escalate privileges if kernel symlink restrictions were disabled.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | base-files | unspecified < 10.1ubuntu2.2 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Insecure Temporary File
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3748-1/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041530
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105148
References
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3748-1/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041530
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105148
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