CVE-2017-5618 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges by modifying arbitrary files due to improper logfile permission checks in GNU screen.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-5618?
CVE-2017-5618 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GNU screen before 4.5.1 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by leveraging improper checking of logfile permissions.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5618?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
screen openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 4.8.0-3.17 |
Products include Gnu Screen.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5618?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-5618 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5618 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-5618, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-5618, GHSA-qj7p-fvh6-8gg6, openSUSE-SU-2024:11374-1.