SB2017012505 - SUSE Linux update for systemd
Published: January 25, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017012505
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10156)
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain root privileges.The vulnerability exists within the touch_file() function in "/src/basic/fs-util.c". A local user can use systemd timer functions to create world writable set user id (suid) files, owned by root user, and gain root privileges on vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to gain root privileges on vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.