CVE-2019-3695: pcp: Local privilege escalation from user pcp to root
A Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability in the packaging of pcp of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-LTSS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Open Buildservice Development Tools 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.1 allows the user pcp to run code as root by placing it into /var/log/pcp/configs.sh This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOS pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-5.8.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-LTSS pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-5.8.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-5.8.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15-SP1 pcp versions prior to 4.3.1-3.5.3. SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Open Buildservice Development Tools 15 pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-5.8.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-5.8.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15 pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-5.8.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP4 pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-6.14.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP5 pcp versions prior to 3.11.9-6.14.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 pcp versions prior to 4.3.1-lp151.2.3.1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3695?
CVE-2019-3695 is an Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability in the packaging of pcp of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-LTSS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3695?
Opensuse Pcp versions up to 3.11.9-5.8.1 and Opensuse Pcp versions up to 4.3.1-3.5.3 are affected by CVE-2019-3695.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3695?
CVE-2019-3695 has a severity level of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2019-3695?
To fix CVE-2019-3695, it is recommended to upgrade to Opensuse Pcp version 3.11.9-6.14.1 or later, or Opensuse Pcp version 4.3.1-lp151.2.3.1 or later.
Is SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOS affected by CVE-2019-3695?
No, SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOS is not affected by CVE-2019-3695.