How does the CVE-2019-3694 vulnerability occur?

The CVE-2019-3694 vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of symbolic links in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory and Leap 15.1.

Who is affected by CVE-2019-3694?

Users of openSUSE Factory munin version 2.0.49-4.2 and prior versions, and openSUSE Leap 15.1 munin version 2.0.40-lp151.1.1 are affected by CVE-2019-3694.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3694?

CVE-2019-3694 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-3694?

Yes, updating to the latest version of munin is recommended to fix CVE-2019-3694.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-3694

high

7.8

CWE

24/1/2020

17/9/2024

CVE-2019-3694: Local privilege escalation from munin to root in the packaging of munin

Q: What is CVE-2019-3694?

CVE-2019-3694 is a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory and Leap 15.1.

First published: Fri Jan 24 2020(Updated: )

A Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory, Leap 15.1 allows local attackers to escalate from user munin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory munin version 2.0.49-4.2 and prior versions. openSUSE Leap 15.1 munin version 2.0.40-lp151.1.1 and prior versions.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
openSUSE munin	<=2.0.49-4.2
openSUSE
SUSE munin	<=2.0.40-lp151.1.1
openSUSE	=15.1

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Reference Links

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1155078

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3694?
CVE-2019-3694 is a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory and Leap 15.1.
How does the CVE-2019-3694 vulnerability occur?
The CVE-2019-3694 vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of symbolic links in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory and Leap 15.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-3694?
Users of openSUSE Factory munin version 2.0.49-4.2 and prior versions, and openSUSE Leap 15.1 munin version 2.0.40-lp151.1.1 are affected by CVE-2019-3694.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3694?
CVE-2019-3694 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-3694?
Yes, updating to the latest version of munin is recommended to fix CVE-2019-3694.

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