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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 23, 2018· Updated Aug 5, 2024

MFSBGN03803 rev.1 - UCMDB, Installation File Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2018-6491

Description

Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Micro Focus Universal CMDB versions 10.20-11.00 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.

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Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Micro Focus Universal CMDB versions 10.20-11.00 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.

Vulnerability

A local escalation of privilege vulnerability exists in Micro Focus Universal CMDB (UCMDB) versions 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, and 11.00 [1]. The issue is related to file access control during installation, which can be exploited [1].

Exploitation

An attacker with local access or the ability to remotely trigger installation file manipulation can exploit this vulnerability [1]. The specific attack vector involves modifying installation files to achieve privilege escalation.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to escalate privileges locally, potentially gaining administrative rights on the affected system [1].

Mitigation

Micro Fixed issued a security bulletin (Document ID: KM03141180) addressing this vulnerability [1]. Users should apply the recommended updates or mitigations provided by the vendor. No specific patch version was disclosed at the time of publication.

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Affected products

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  • Range: 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 11.00
  • Micro Focus/Universal CMDBv5
    Range: 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 11.00

Patches

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No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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