VDB
CVE-2018-17955
CVE-2018-17955
PUBLISHED
CVSS 2.2 LOW
Static tempfile name allows overwriting of arbitrary files
Reported by microfocus · Published March 15, 2019
In yast2-multipath before version 4.1.1 a static temporary filename allows local attackers to overwrite files on systems without symlink protection
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| yast2-multipath | opensuse | 4.1.1 |
| yast2-multipath | SUSE | 4.1.1 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
2.2
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE | yast2-multipath | unspecified |
| SUSE | yast2-multipath | * |
Timeline
- Mar 15, 2019 CVE Published
- Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Apr 7, 2026 Security Advisory
- Jun 17, 2026 CVE Updated
- Sep 22, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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