CVE-2022-31254: rmt-server-pubcloud allows to escalate from user _rmt to root

Published Feb 7, 2023
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Updated

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in rmt-server-regsharing service of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP1, SUSE Manager Server 4.1; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4 allows local attackers with access to the rmt user to escalate to root. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15 rmt-server versions prior to 2.10. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP1 rmt-server versions prior to 2.10. SUSE Manager Server 4.1 rmt-server versions prior to 2.10. openSUSE Leap 15.3 rmt-server versions prior to 2.10. openSUSE Leap 15.4 rmt-server versions prior to 2.10.

Affected Software

6 affected components
openSUSE rmt-server<2.10
SUSE Manager Server=4.1
openSUSE Leap=15.3
openSUSE Leap=15.4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15-sp1

Event History

Feb 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31254?

CVE-2022-31254 is an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the rmt-server-regsharing service of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP1, SUSE Manager Server 4.1; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4 that allows local attackers with access to the _rmt user to escalate privileges.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-31254?

CVE-2022-31254 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31254?

CVE-2022-31254 affects the following software versions: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP1, SUSE Manager Server 4.1; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-31254?

A local attacker with access to the _rmt user can exploit CVE-2022-31254 to escalate privileges.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-31254?

It is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates provided by the vendor to fix CVE-2022-31254.

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