CVE-2018-15686
systemd: reexec state injection: fgets() on overlong lines leads to line splitting
Description
A vulnerability in unit_deserialize of systemd allows an attacker to supply arbitrary state across systemd re-execution via NotifyAccess. This can be used to improperly influence systemd execution and possibly lead to root privilege escalation. Affected releases are systemd versions up to and including 239.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka red hat
Canonical Ltd.
commercial·GBaka canonical
Novell Inc.
commercial·US
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
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Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
3 techniques Execution
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References
https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2018-15686/
cxsecurity.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45714
exploit-db.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105747
securityfocus.com
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