# CVE-2018-14055: znc: ZNC before 1.7.1-rc1 does not properly validate untrusted lines coming from the network, allowing a non-admin user to...

CVE-2018-14055 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by znc 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1, released July 14, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-14055
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0146
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 14, 2018

## Description

ZNC before 1.7.1-rc1 does not properly validate untrusted lines coming from the network, allowing a non-admin user to escalate his privilege and inject rogue values into znc.conf.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | znc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1 | [znc 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Linux | znc-perl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1 | [znc-perl 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-perl-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Linux | znc-python Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1 | [znc-python 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-python-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Linux | znc-tcl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1 | [znc-tcl 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-tcl-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 14, 2018 |

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