The chkstat tool in the permissions package followed symlinks before commit a9e1d26cd49ef9ee0c2060c859321128a6dd4230 (please also check the additional hardenings after this fix). This allowed local attackers with control over a path that is traversed by chkstat to escalate privileges.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150734 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00024.html | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2019-12-05 08:15
Updated : 2020-11-20 08:15
NVD link : CVE-2019-3690
Mitre link : CVE-2019-3690
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Products Affected
opensuse
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