CVE-2017-8108 Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 0.43%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/lynis(Debian:12) | < 2.5.0-1 | 2.5.0-1 |
| debian/lynis(Debian:13) | < 2.5.0-1 | 2.5.0-1 |
| debian/lynis(Debian:14) | < 2.5.0-1 | 2.5.0-1 |
| cisofy lynis | < 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-8108 vendor-advisory
- 99288 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- cisofy.com third-party-advisory
- github.com mitigation third-party-advisory
- FEDORA-2017-c3ce061ea7 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2017-8d625a8d2b vendor-advisory