CVE-2022-31252: permissions: chkstat does not check for group-writable parent directories or target files in safeOpen()
First published: Thu Oct 06 2022(Updated: )
A Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4, openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 did not consider group writable path components, allowing local attackers with access to a group what can write to a location included in the path to a privileged binary to influence path resolution. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5 permissions versions prior to 20170707. openSUSE Leap 15.3 permissions versions prior to 20200127. openSUSE Leap 15.4 permissions versions prior to 20201225. openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 permissions versions prior to 20181225.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap | =15.3 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.4 | |
| openSUSE Leap Micro | =5.2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12-sp5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31252?
CVE-2022-31252 refers to an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4, openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31252?
The severity of CVE-2022-31252 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31252?
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5, openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4, and openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 are affected by CVE-2022-31252.
How does CVE-2022-31252 impact the system?
CVE-2022-31252 allows local attackers with access to a group to write to a location included in the path.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-31252?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-31252. Please refer to the official reference for more information.
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