7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-31256: sendmail: mail to root privilege escalation via sm-client.pre script

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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.

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