CVE-2020-8025: outdated entries in permissions profiles for /var/lib/pcp/tmp/* may cause security issues
A Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions vulnerability in the permissions package of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15; openSUSE Leap 15.1, openSUSE Tumbleweed sets the permissions for some of the directories of the pcp package to unintended settings. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP4 permissions versions prior to 20170707-3.24.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS permissions versions prior to 20180125-3.27.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15 permissions versions prior to 20180125-3.27.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 permissions versions prior to 20181116-lp151.4.24.1. openSUSE Tumbleweed permissions versions prior to 20200624.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8025?
CVE-2020-8025 is an Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions vulnerability in the permissions package of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15; openSUSE Leap 15.1, openSUSE Tumbleweed.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8025?
CVE-2020-8025 has a severity rating of critical (9.3).
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-8025?
CVE-2020-8025 affects SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (LTSS, 15-SP1, 15-SP2), and SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP4, 12-SP5.
How does CVE-2020-8025 impact the affected software?
CVE-2020-8025 sets incorrect permissions for some directories in the affected software, which may lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of files.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-8025?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-8025 is available. Users should update to the latest version of the permissions package for their respective SUSE Linux distributions.