CVE-2018-16145 The /etc/init.d/opsview-reporting-module script that runs at boot time in Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 invokes a file that can be edited by the nagios user, and would allow atta...
HighCVSS 8.1
EPSS 2.3%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The /etc/init.d/opsview-reporting-module script that runs at boot time in Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 invokes a file that can be edited by the nagios user, and would allow attackers to elevate their privileges to root after a system restart, hence obtaining full control of the appliance.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| opsview | < 5.3.1 | 5.3.1 |
| opsview | >= 5.4.0, < 5.4.2 | 5.4.2 |
References
- knowledge.opsview.com release-notes vendor-advisory
- knowledge.opsview.com release-notes vendor-advisory
- 20180904 [CORE-2018-0008] - Opsview Monitor Multiple Vulnerabilities exploit mailing-list third-party-advisory
- www.coresecurity.com exploit third-party-advisory