CVE-2022-31256
First published: Wed Oct 26 2022(Updated: )
A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in a script called by the sendmail systemd service of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: SUSE openSUSE Factory sendmail versions prior to 8.17.1-1.1.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Factory | <8.17.1-1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-31256.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following) vulnerability in a script called by...'.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31256?
The severity of CVE-2022-31256 is high (7.8).
How does CVE-2022-31256 affect openSUSE Factory?
CVE-2022-31256 affects openSUSE Factory sendmail versions prior to 8.17.1-1.1.
How can local attackers exploit CVE-2022-31256?
Local attackers can exploit CVE-2022-31256 to escalate from user mail to root.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/opensuse
- canonical/opensuse factory