CVE-2018-5546 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-5546 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 17/08/2018 | CVE Updated: 17/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: f5 | Vendor: F5 Networks, Inc. | Product: BIG-IP APM client for Linux
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-5546 Description

The svpn and policyserver components of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.1 for Linux and macOS runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to get ownership of files owned by root on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or assume super-user privileges on the local client host.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Privilege Escalation
Source: F5 Networks, Inc.

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).