CVE-2020-11498: Path Traversal

Published Apr 2, 2020
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Updated

Slack Nebula through 1.1.0 contains a relative path vulnerability that allows a low-privileged attacker to execute code in the context of the root user via tundarwin.go or tunwindows.go. A user can also use Nebula to execute arbitrary code in the user's own context, e.g., for user-level persistence or to bypass security controls. NOTE: the vendor states that this "requires a high degree of access and other preconditions that are tough to achieve."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Slack Nebula<=1.1.0

Event History

Apr 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:13 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11498?

CVE-2020-11498 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11498?

To fix CVE-2020-11498, you should upgrade Slack Nebula to version 1.1.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-11498?

Users of Slack Nebula version 1.1.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-11498.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11498?

CVE-2020-11498 is a relative path vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2020-11498 be exploited locally?

Yes, CVE-2020-11498 can be exploited by low-privileged attackers locally to execute code.

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