Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in GNU Screen
CVE-2017-5618

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Gnu
Status: Screen
Vendor: CVE Published:; 20 March 2017

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-5618?

A vulnerability in GNU Screen prior to version 4.5.1 allows local users to manipulate arbitrary files due to insufficient checks on logfile permissions. This flaw enables attackers to escalate their privileges to root, potentially compromising system security. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2017-5618-Screen-4.5.0-Root
Created by RXDarkee