SB2023042842 - SUSE update for shadow
Published: April 28, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023042842
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29383)
The vulnerability allows a local user to inject arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error when processing fields provided to the SUID program chfn (change finger). A local user can inject and execute arbitrary code or misrepresent existing files.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.