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CVE-2018-19638: User can overwrite arbitrary log files in support tar

In supportutils, before version 3.1-5.7.1 and if pacemaker is installed on the system, an unprivileged user could have overwritten arbitrary files in the directory that is used by supportutils to collect the log files.

LowCVSS 2.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a low-severity local integrity issue in SUSE supportutils. On systems with pacemaker installed, an unprivileged local user could overwrite files in the log collection directory used for support archives. It does not indicate data theft, remote access, or service outage in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to SUSE or openSUSE systems running vulnerable supportutils versions with pacemaker installed. This is a local post-access issue, not an internet-facing vulnerability. Exact affected release coverage is not fully detailed in the provided bundle. Handle through normal patch management, prioritizing clustered SUSE systems where pacemaker is present and local multi-user access exists. Business urgency is low unless support archives are relied on for incident evidence or regulated operational records. Mitigation focus: Update supportutils to version 3.1-5.7.1 or later where available.; Review the linked SUSE/openSUSE advisory for release-specific package names.; Limit local shell access on systems using pacemaker and supportutils..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
2.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
2.2CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N0.81.4Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

2.2Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-19638Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SUSEsupportutilsunspecifiedListed
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Insecure Temporary File

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