CVE-2019-3689
First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )
The nfs-utils package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 before and including version 1.3.0-34.18.1 and in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 before and including version 2.1.1-6.10.2 the directory /var/lib/nfs is owned by statd:nogroup. This directory contains files owned and managed by root. If statd is compromised, it can therefore trick processes running with root privileges into creating/overwriting files anywhere on the system.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-nfs Nfs-utils | <=1.3.0-34.18.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12 | |
| Linux-nfs Nfs-utils | <=2.1.1-6.10.2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =15 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00071.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00006.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150733
- https://git.linux-nfs.org/?p=steved/nfs-utils.git;a=commitdiff;h=fee2cc29e888f2ced6a76990923aef19d326dc0e
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00026.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4400-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3689?
The severity of CVE-2019-3689 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-3689?
The affected software for CVE-2019-3689 is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server versions 12 and 15 with nfs-utils package versions 1.3.0-34.18.1 and 2.1.1-6.10.2 respectively.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2019-3689?
CVE-2019-3689 is a vulnerability in the nfs-utils package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 15 where the directory /var/lib/nfs is owned by statd:nogroup and contains files owned and managed by root, exposing potential security risks.
Is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 vulnerable to CVE-2019-3689?
No, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-3689.
Is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 vulnerable to CVE-2019-3689?
No, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-3689.
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