CVE-2022-21945: cscreen: usage of fixed path /tmp/cscreen.debug

Published Mar 16, 2022
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Updated

A Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in cscreen of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to cause DoS for cscreen and a system DoS for non-default systems. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory cscreen version 1.2-1.3 and prior versions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
openSUSE cscreen>=1.2<=1.3
openSUSE Factory

Event History

Mar 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-21945.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21945?

The severity of CVE-2022-21945 is medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-21945?

The affected software for CVE-2022-21945 is openSUSE Factory cscreen version 1.2-1.3 and prior versions.

4

How does CVE-2022-21945 impact the system?

CVE-2022-21945 allows local attackers to cause DoS for cscreen and a system DoS for non-default systems.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21945?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-21945 at the following link: https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1196446

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