CVE-2022-31250: keylime %post scriplet allows for privilege escalation from keylime user to root
First published: Fri Jun 24 2022(Updated: )
A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in keylime of openSUSE Tumbleweed allows local attackers to escalate from the keylime user to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Tumbleweed keylime versions prior to 6.4.2-1.1.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | <6.4.2-1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-31250.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31250?
The severity of CVE-2022-31250 is high (7.8).
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-31250?
CVE-2022-31250 affects openSUSE Tumbleweed keylime versions prior to 6.4.2-1.1.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-31250 be exploited?
CVE-2022-31250 can be exploited by local attackers to escalate from the keylime user to root using a UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-31250?
Yes, upgrading to keylime version 6.4.2-1.1 or later will fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-31250.
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