Oval Definition:
oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20175618000
Revision Date
:
2017-03-20
Version
:
1
Title
:
CVE-2017-5618 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - medium.
Description
:
GNU screen before 4.5.1 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by leveraging improper checking of logfile permissions.
Family
:
unix
Class
:
vulnerability
Status
:
Reference(s)
:
CVE-2017-5618
Platform(s)
:
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Product(s)
:
Definition Synopsis
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
AND
While related to the CVE in some way, the 'screen' package in precise is not affected.
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