CVE-2021-25319: virtualbox: missing sticky bit for /etc/vbox allows local root exploit for members of vboxusers group
A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of virtualbox of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers in the vboxusers groupu to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory virtualbox version 6.1.20-1.1 and prior versions.
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What is CVE-2021-25319?
CVE-2021-25319 is an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of Virtualbox in openSUSE Factory.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25319?
CVE-2021-25319 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
Who is affected by CVE-2021-25319?
Users of openSUSE Factory with Virtualbox version 6.1.20-1.1 and prior versions are affected by CVE-2021-25319.
How can local attackers exploit CVE-2021-25319?
Local attackers in the vboxusers group can exploit CVE-2021-25319 to escalate their privileges to root.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-25319?
Yes, upgrading to a version beyond 6.1.20-1.1 of Virtualbox in openSUSE Factory fixes the CVE-2021-25319 vulnerability.