CVE-2021-31997
First published: Thu Jun 10 2021(Updated: )
A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-postorius of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate from users postorius or postorius-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 python-postorius version 1.3.2-lp152.1.2 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory python-postorius version 1.3.4-2.1 and prior versions.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse Python-postorius | <1.3.2-lp152.1.2 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.2 | |
| Opensuse Python-postorius | <=1.3.4-2.1 | |
| openSUSE Factory |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31997?
CVE-2021-31997 is a UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-postorius of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory that allows local attackers to escalate privileges.
How does CVE-2021-31997 affect openSUSE Leap 15.2?
CVE-2021-31997 affects openSUSE Leap 15.2 with python-postorius version 1.3.2-lp152.1.2 and prior versions.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-31997?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-31997 by leveraging a UNIX symbolic link following vulnerability in python-postorius to escalate privileges from postorius or postorius-admin users to root.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31997?
CVE-2021-31997 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2021-31997?
To fix CVE-2021-31997, it is recommended to update python-postorius to version 1.3.4-2.1 or later.
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