CVE-2021-25322
First published: Thu Jun 10 2021(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.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-25322.
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.
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.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-25322?
CVE-2021-25322 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/python-hyperkitty project
- canonical/python-hyperkitty project python-hyperkitty
- version/python-hyperkitty project python-hyperkitty/1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1
- vendor/opensuse
- canonical/opensuse leap
- version/opensuse leap/15.2
- canonical/opensuse factory