CVE-2019-3697: Local privilege escalation from user gnump3d to root
Published Jan 24, 2020
·Updated
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of gnump3d in openSUSE Leap 15.1 allows local attackers to escalate from user gnump3d to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.1 gnump3d version 3.0-lp151.2.1 and prior versions.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GNU gnump3d<=3.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Event History
Jan 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3697?
CVE-2019-3697 has a high severity level as it allows local attackers to escalate privileges from user gnump3d to root.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-3697?
To fix CVE-2019-3697, upgrade gnump3d to version 3.0-lp151.2.2 or later in openSUSE Leap 15.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2019-3697?
CVE-2019-3697 affects users of openSUSE Leap 15.1 with gnump3d version 3.0-lp151.2.1 and earlier.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-3697?
CVE-2019-3697 is a UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2019-3697 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2019-3697 can only be exploited by local attackers with access to the affected system.