CVE-2018-15767 Improper Authorization Vulnerability
An improper authorization vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Network Manager allows privilege escalation due to a misconfigured sudoers file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-15767?
CVE-2018-15767 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Network Manager, published on 30 Nov 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Dell OpenManage Network Manager virtual appliance versions prior to 6.5.3 contain an improper authorization vulnerability caused by a misconfiguration in the /etc/sudoers file.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15767?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Openmanage Network Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15767?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15767 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-15767 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-15767 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell OpenManage Network Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4f9c-xgf5-f9p3.