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TI-2018-07710 Aliases CVE-2018-10897GHSA-48q2-62w2-89cw

Link following in RPM Project yum-utils:

Priority MEDIUM 44CWE-59Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
—
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 20 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.

Summary

A directory traversal issue was found in reposync, a part of yum-utils, where reposync fails to sanitize paths in remote repository configuration files. If an attacker controls a repository, they may be able to copy files outside of the destination directory on the targeted system via path traversal. If reposync is running with heightened privileges on a targeted system, this flaw could potentially result in system compromise via the overwriting of critical system files. Version 1.1.31 and older are believed to be affected.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.05638 93rd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 20 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
The RPM Projectyum-utils:1.1.31—No fix listedCNA
  • yum-utils: VendorThe RPM Project Affected 1.1.31 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 8

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:yum-utils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 1.1.31VulnerableRpm
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*4.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
  • cpe:2.3:a:rpm:yum-utils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 1.1.31 Vulnerable ·Rpm
  • cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat

Remediation

Red Hat 3 advisories

  • RHSA-2018:2626 Released 2018-09-04 · Red Hat rating Important
    Red Hat Virtualization security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • RHEL 7-based RHEV-H for RHEV 4 (build requirements) imgbased-1.0.24-1.el7ev, python-imgbased-1.0.24-1.el7ev, redhat-release-virtualization-host-4.2-6.0.el7 +1
    • Red Hat Virtualization 4 Hypervisor for RHEL 7 redhat-virtualization-host-4.2-20180828.2.el7_5, redhat-virtualization-host-image-update-4.2-20180828.2.el7_5
  • RHSA-2018:2284 Released 2018-07-30 · Red Hat rating Important
    yum-utils security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-fastestmirror-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +16
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-fastestmirror-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +16
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-fastestmirror-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +16
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.30-42.el6_10, yum-plugin-fastestmirror-1.1.30-42.el6_10 +16
  • RHSA-2018:2285 Released 2018-07-30 · Red Hat rating Important
    yum-utils security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-copr-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-copr-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-copr-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-copr-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) yum-plugin-aliases-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-changelog-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-ovl-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) yum-NetworkManager-dispatcher-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-auto-update-debug-info-1.1.31-46.el7_5, yum-plugin-copr-1.1.31-46.el7_5 +18

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
RHEL 7-based RHEV-H for RHEV 4 (build requirements)Fixed RHSA-2018:2626
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:2284
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:2285
Red Hat Virtualization 4 Hypervisor for RHEL 7Fixed RHSA-2018:2626
Not affected: 1 product
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-10897
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-48q2-62w2-89cw

References

Patch 3

Advisory 5

Sources

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