VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2018-19640
CVSS score4.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.30%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-03-05
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Description
If the attacker manages to create files in the directory used to collect log files in supportutils before version 3.1-5.7.1 (e.g. with CVE-2018-19638) he can kill arbitrary processes on the local machine.
Weakness classification
- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
- CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File