CVE-2018-6693
18.09.2018, 21:29
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.
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| mcafee | endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | 𝑥 ≤ 10.2.3 |
| mcafee | endpoint_security_for_linux_threat_prevention | 10.5.1 |
| mcafee | endpoint_security_linux_threat_prevention | 10.5.0 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-274 - Improper Handling of Insufficient PrivilegesThe software does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to perform an operation, leading to resultant weaknesses.
- CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race ConditionThe software checks the state of a resource before using that resource, but the resource's state can change between the check and the use in a way that invalidates the results of the check. This can cause the software to perform invalid actions when the resource is in an unexpected state.