CVE-2018-4008

An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Shimo VPN 4.1.5.1 helper service in the RunVpncScript command. The command takes a user-supplied script argument and executes it under root context. A user with local access can use this vulnerability to raise their privileges to root. An attacker would need local access to the machine to successfully exploit this bug.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:shimovpn:shimo_vpn:4.1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 04:06

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References () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0677 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0677 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2019-04-15 20:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 04:06


NVD link : CVE-2018-4008

Mitre link : CVE-2018-4008

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-4008


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Products Affected

shimovpn

  • shimo_vpn
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management