VDB-127376 · CVE-2018-9072 · GCVE-0-2018-9072

LXCI for VMware up to 5.4 File Download input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LXCI for VMware up to 5.4 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component File Download. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-9072. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LXCI for VMware up to 5.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component File Download. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to download any system file due to insufficient input sanitization during file downloads.

The bug was discovered 11/29/2018. The weakness was released 11/30/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.lenovo.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9072 since 03/27/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. A simple authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-127352 and VDB-127353. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

LXCI for VMware

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: LXCI for VMware 5.5

Timelineinfo

03/27/2018 🔍
11/29/2018 +247 days 🔍
11/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
11/30/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/01/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/16/2020 +502 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.lenovo.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-9072 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127376
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2018 20:12
Updated: 04/16/2020 16:52
Changes: 12/01/2018 20:12 (58), 04/16/2020 16:52 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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