OpenSUSE Linux update for systemd



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2018-6954
CVE-2019-3842
CVE-2019-6454
CWE-ID CWE-61
CWE-264
CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Opensuse
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Symlink attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU11185

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6954

CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to launch symlink attack on the target system.

The weakness exists in the systemd-tmpfiles feature due to improper handling of symlinks in nonterminal path components. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to arbitrary files.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 42.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00062.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.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU18153

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3842

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to pam_systemd creates a user session using environmental parameters. A local user can spoof an active session and gain additional PolicyKit privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 42.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00062.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.

3) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU17752

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6454

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local unauthenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to incorrect handling of certain D-Bus messages. A local attacker can supply specially crafted D-Bus messages to crash the init process, resulting in a system denial-of-service (kernel panic).

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 42.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00062.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.



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