CVE-2021-25322: python-HyperKitty: hyperkitty-permissions.sh used during %post allows local privilege escalation from hyperkitty user to root

Published Jun 10, 2021
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Updated

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory python-HyperKitty versions prior to 1.3.4-5.1.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Python-hyperkitty Project Python-hyperkitty<=1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2
Python-hyperkitty Project Python-hyperkitty<1.3.4-5.1
openSUSE Factory

Event History

Jun 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-25322.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2021-25322?

The python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions on openSUSE Leap 15.2 are affected by CVE-2021-25322.

3

How can local attackers exploit CVE-2021-25322?

Local attackers can exploit CVE-2021-25322 to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root.

4

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-25322?

CVE-2021-25322 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-25322?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-25322. It is recommended to update to python-HyperKitty version 1.3.4-5.1 or later.

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