What is CVE-2018-1197?

CVE-2018-1197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Windows Stemcells, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.5/10. Published 2018-03-19.

How severe is CVE-2018-1197?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Dell Emc Windows Stemcells

CVE-2018-1197

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.

EPSS: 0.006 (47.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Dell Emc Windows Stemcells — versions All versions prior to 1200.14
Pivotal_software Windows_stemcells

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

security_alert@emc.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1197?: CVE-2018-1197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Windows Stemcells, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.5/10. Published 2018-03-19.
How severe is CVE-2018-1197?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.5 out of 10.