CVE-2020-8032: Local privilege escalation to root due to insecure tmp file usage
First published: Thu Feb 25 2021(Updated: )
A Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in the packaging of cyrus-sasl of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory cyrus-sasl version 2.1.27-4.2 and prior versions.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse Cyrus-sasl | <=2.1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8032.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8032?
The severity of CVE-2020-8032 is high.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is openSUSE Factory with cyrus-sasl version 2.1.27-4.2 and prior versions.
How does CVE-2020-8032 affect openSUSE Factory?
CVE-2020-8032 allows local attackers to escalate to root in openSUSE Factory.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-8032?
Yes, please refer to the following reference for more information on the fix: [link](https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1180669).
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