Learn about CVE-2018-16145 affecting Opsview Monitor versions before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this privilege escalation vulnerability.
CVE-2018-16145 was published on September 5, 2018, and affects Opsview Monitor versions before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2. The vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges to root by modifying a script file executed during boot time.
Understanding CVE-2018-16145
This CVE highlights a security flaw in Opsview Monitor that could lead to privilege escalation for attackers.
What is CVE-2018-16145?
The vulnerability in Opsview Monitor versions before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 enables unauthorized users to elevate their privileges to root, gaining complete control over the system.
The Impact of CVE-2018-16145
Exploiting this vulnerability could result in attackers gaining full control over the Opsview Monitor appliance, compromising its security and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-16145
This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The /etc/init.d/opsview-reporting-module script in Opsview Monitor, before specified versions, allows the nagios user to modify a file, leading to privilege escalation to root post system restart.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit the script executed during boot time to gain root privileges, thereby compromising the system's security.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-16145 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates