CVE-2018-10079 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 has a vulnerability due to weak access control list (ACL) settings, allowing local users to modify configuration data.

Understanding CVE-2018-10079

This CVE entry describes a security issue in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 that could be exploited by local users to make unauthorized changes to configuration files.

What is CVE-2018-10079?

The vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 arises from inadequate access control list (ACL) configurations in the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory, enabling unauthorized modifications to critical configuration files.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10079

The weak ACL settings in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 pose a security risk by allowing local users to tamper with configuration data, potentially leading to unauthorized system changes and compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10079

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 is susceptible to unauthorized modifications of configuration data through the manipulation of the config.xml or servers.xml files due to weak ACL settings.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: 3.2.2
Product: Geist WatchDog Console
Vendor: Geist

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users who have access to the system to modify the config.xml or servers.xml files within the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2018-10079, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Restrict access to the affected directory to authorized personnel only
Regularly monitor and review configuration files for unauthorized changes

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access rights
Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Geist to address the vulnerability in WatchDog Console 3.2.2