CVE-2018-18817 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify registry keys via the Leostream Agent API due to missing authorization checks, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-18817?

CVE-2018-18817 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Leostream Agent before Build 7.0.1.0 when used with Leostream Connection Broker 8.2.72 or earlier allows remote attackers to modify registry keys via the Leostream Agent API.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18817?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Leostream Agent, Leostream Connection Broker.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18817?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18817 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-2018-18817 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18817 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-295j-24w2-q59g.

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