7.5
CWE
732 284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23132: Incorrect permissions of [/var/run/zabbix] forces dac_override

First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )

During Zabbix installation from RPM, DAC_OVERRIDE SELinux capability is in use to access PID files in [/var/run/zabbix] folder. In this case, Zabbix Proxy or Server processes can bypass file read, write and execute permissions check on the file system level

Credit: security@zabbix.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zabbix Server>=4.0.0<=4.0.36
Zabbix Server>=5.0.0<=5.0.18
Zabbix Server>=5.4.0<=5.4.8
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha1
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha2
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha3
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha4
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha5
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha6
Zabbix Server=6.0.0-alpha7
Fedora=34
Fedora=35

Remedy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-23132?

    CVE-2022-23132 is a vulnerability that allows Zabbix Proxy or Server processes to bypass file permissions check on the file system level during Zabbix installation from RPM.

  • How does CVE-2022-23132 affect Zabbix?

    CVE-2022-23132 affects Zabbix versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.36, 5.0.0 to 5.0.18, and 5.4.0 to 5.4.8.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23132?

    CVE-2022-23132 has a severity score of 7.3 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-23132?

    To fix CVE-2022-23132, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Zabbix that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23132?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-23132 on the following references: [reference 1](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6SZYHXINBKCY42ITFSNCYE7KCSF33VRA/), [reference 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VB6W556GVXOKUYTASTDGL3AI7S3SJHX7/), [reference 3](https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-20341).

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