What is the severity of CVE-2020-26932?

CVE-2020-26932 has a moderate severity level due to improper permissions that could lead to unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26932?

To fix CVE-2020-26932, update the Sympa package to version 6.2.60~dfsg-4 or later.

Which versions of Sympa are affected by CVE-2020-26932?

Versions of Sympa prior to 6.2.40~dfsg-7 are affected by CVE-2020-26932.

Does CVE-2020-26932 affect Debian GNU/Linux 10.0?

Yes, CVE-2020-26932 affects Debian GNU/Linux 10.0 if using the vulnerable version of the Sympa package.

What permissions should sympa_newaliases-wrapper have according to CVE-2020-26932?

CVE-2020-26932 states that sympa_newaliases-wrapper should have permissions set to mode 4750.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-26932

medium

4.3

CWE

732

9/10/2020

10/10/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-26932

First published: Fri Oct 09 2020(Updated: )

debian/sympa.postinst for the Debian Sympa package before 6.2.40~dfsg-7 uses mode 4755 for sympa_newaliases-wrapper, whereas the intended permissions are mode 4750 (for access by the sympa group)

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
debian/sympa	<=6.2.40~dfsg-6<=6.2.40~dfsg-1
debian/sympa		6.2.60~dfsg-4 6.2.70~dfsg-2 6.2.72~dfsg-1
Sympa Sympa	<6.2.40
Debian GNU/Linux
Debian GNU/Linux	=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26932?
CVE-2020-26932 has a moderate severity level due to improper permissions that could lead to unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26932?
To fix CVE-2020-26932, update the Sympa package to version 6.2.60~dfsg-4 or later.
Which versions of Sympa are affected by CVE-2020-26932?
Versions of Sympa prior to 6.2.40~dfsg-7 are affected by CVE-2020-26932.
Does CVE-2020-26932 affect Debian GNU/Linux 10.0?
Yes, CVE-2020-26932 affects Debian GNU/Linux 10.0 if using the vulnerable version of the Sympa package.
What permissions should sympa_newaliases-wrapper have according to CVE-2020-26932?
CVE-2020-26932 states that sympa_newaliases-wrapper should have permissions set to mode 4750.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26932?
CVE-2020-26932 has a moderate severity level due to improper permissions that could lead to unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26932?
To fix CVE-2020-26932, update the Sympa package to version 6.2.60~dfsg-4 or later.
Which versions of Sympa are affected by CVE-2020-26932?
Versions of Sympa prior to 6.2.40~dfsg-7 are affected by CVE-2020-26932.
Does CVE-2020-26932 affect Debian GNU/Linux 10.0?
Yes, CVE-2020-26932 affects Debian GNU/Linux 10.0 if using the vulnerable version of the Sympa package.
What permissions should sympa_newaliases-wrapper have according to CVE-2020-26932?
CVE-2020-26932 states that sympa_newaliases-wrapper should have permissions set to mode 4750.