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CVE-2020-8024: Problematic permissions in hylafax+ packaging allow escalation from uucp to other users

First published: Mon Jun 29 2020(Updated: )

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of hylafax+ of openSUSE Leap 15.2, openSUSE Leap 15.1, openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user uucp to users calling hylafax binaries. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-lp152.2.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 hylafax+ version 5.6.1-lp151.3.7 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-2.1.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
openSUSE hylafax+<7.0.2-lp152.2.1
SUSE Linux=15.2
openSUSE hylafax+<5.6.1-lp151.3.7
SUSE Linux=15.1
openSUSE hylafax+<7.0.2-2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8024?

    CVE-2020-8024 has a medium severity rating, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-8024?

    To fix CVE-2020-8024, upgrade hylafax+ to version 7.0.2-lp152.2.1 or newer.

  • Which versions of hylafax+ are affected by CVE-2020-8024?

    CVE-2020-8024 affects hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-lp152.2.1 on openSUSE.

  • Can a local user exploit CVE-2020-8024?

    Yes, a local user can exploit CVE-2020-8024 to escalate their privileges on the system.

  • In which openSUSE versions is CVE-2020-8024 found?

    CVE-2020-8024 is found in openSUSE Leap 15.2 and 15.1 with vulnerable hylafax+ packages.

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