Description
The MOTD update script in the base-files package in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS before 10.1ubuntu2.2, and Ubuntu 18.10 before 10.1ubuntu6 incorrectly handled temporary files. A local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly escalate privileges if kernel symlink restrictions were disabled.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2018-18309 | The MOTD update script in the base-files package in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS before 10.1ubuntu2.2, and Ubuntu 18.10 before 10.1ubuntu6 incorrectly handled temporary files. A local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly escalate privileges if kernel symlink restrictions were disabled. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3748-1 | base-files vulnerability |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: canonical
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-16T18:24:32.413Z
Reserved: 2018-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2018-6557
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-08-21T16:29:00.637
Modified: 2024-11-21T04:10:54.120
Link: CVE-2018-6557
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN