CVE-2019-3691: Local privilege escalation from user munge to root

Published Jan 23, 2020
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Updated

A Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munge in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15; openSUSE Factory allowed local attackers to escalate privileges from user munge to root. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 munge versions prior to 0.5.13-4.3.1. openSUSE Factory munge versions prior to 0.5.13-6.1.

Affected Software

4 affected components
openSUSE munge<0.5.13-4.3.1
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15
openSUSE munge<0.5.13-6.1
openSUSE Factory

Event History

Jan 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3691?

CVE-2019-3691 is a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munge in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and openSUSE Factory.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3691?

CVE-2019-3691 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3691?

CVE-2019-3691 affects munge versions prior to 0.5.13-4.3.1 in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and munge versions prior to 0.5.13-6.1 in openSUSE Factory.

4

How can local attackers exploit CVE-2019-3691?

Local attackers can exploit CVE-2019-3691 to escalate privileges from user munge to root.

5

Is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 vulnerable to CVE-2019-3691?

No, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-3691.

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