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.
EPSS: 0.002 (7.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Linux 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
- trellixpsirt@trellix.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
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.