Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2018-6693
An unprivileged user can delete arbitrary files on a Linux system running ENSLTP 10.5.1, 10.5.0, and 10.2.3 Hotfix 1246778 and earlier. By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during a specific scanning sequence, the unprivileged user is able to perform a privilege escalation to delete arbitrary files.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (7.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 7.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Linux Kernel
- Mcafee Endpoint Security For Linux Threat Prevention — versions 10.5.1
- Mcafee Endpoint Security For Linux Threat Prevention (Ensltp) — versions 10.5.0, 10.5.1 10.5.0, 10.2.3 Hotfix 1246778
- Mcafee Endpoint Security Linux Threat Prevention — versions 10.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6693?
- CVE-2018-6693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2018-09-18.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6693?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.