OpenSUSE Linux update for kauth
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8422 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
kdelibs Client/Desktop applications / Other client software kauth Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | KDE.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU6597
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8422
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic flaw in the affected software. A local attacker could make a specially crafted call, spoof the caller identity and gain root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full access to the system.
Update the affected packages.
kdelibs: 4.12 - 4.14
kauth: 5.31 - 5.33
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:kde_org:kdelibs:4.12:*:*:*:*:kde:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde_org:kdelibs:4.12.1:*:*:*:*:kde:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde_org:kdelibs:4.12.2:*:*:*:*:kde:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde_org:kauth:5.31:*:*:*:*:kde:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde_org:kauth:5.32:*:*:*:*:kde:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde_org:kauth:5.33:*:*:*:*:kde:*:*
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-05/msg00024.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
