CVE-2019-3475: Local privilege escalation in Filr famtd
First published: Wed Feb 20 2019(Updated: )
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the famtd component of Micro Focus Filr 3.0 allows a local attacker authenticated as a low privilege user to escalate to root. This vulnerability affects all versions of Filr 3.x prior to Security Update 6.
Credit: security@microfocus.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microfocus Filr | =3.0 | |
| Microfocus Filr | =3.0-update_1 | |
| Microfocus Filr | =3.0-update_2 | |
| Microfocus Filr | =3.0-update_3 | |
| Microfocus Filr | =3.0-update_4 | |
| Microfocus Filr | =3.0-update_5 | |
| SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-3475.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3475?
The severity of CVE-2019-3475 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-3475?
The affected software of CVE-2019-3475 is Micro Focus Filr 3.0.
How can a local attacker escalate their privileges using CVE-2019-3475?
A local attacker authenticated as a low privilege user can escalate to root using CVE-2019-3475.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3475?
You can fix CVE-2019-3475 by applying Security Update 6 for Filr 3.x.
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