network-manager-vpnc: Network Manager VPNC plugin (aka networkmanager-vpnc) before version 1.2.6 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation at...
CVE-2018-10900 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by network-manager-vpnc 1.2.4-6ubuntu0.1, released July 26, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
Network Manager VPNC plugin (aka networkmanager-vpnc) before version 1.2.6 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack. A new line character can be used to inject a Password helper parameter into the configuration data passed to VPNC, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| network-manager-vpnc · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.2.4-6ubuntu0.1 | network-manager-vpnc 1.2.4-6ubuntu0.1 | Jul 26, 2018 |
| network-manager-vpnc-gnome · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.2.4-6ubuntu0.1 | network-manager-vpnc-gnome 1.2.4-6ubuntu0.1 | Jul 26, 2018 |
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