CVE-2018-16093 LXCI for VMware

Medium 6.5 Published 30 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can write arbitrary system files via backup upload, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

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-2018-16093?

CVE-2018-16093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo LXCI for VMware, published on 30 Nov 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a backup file.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16093?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lenovo Xclarity Integrator.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16093?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-16093 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16093 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-442g-g3hv-vwp5.