CVE-2022-35631: Filesystem race on temporary files

Published Jul 29, 2022
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Updated

On MacOS and Linux, it may be possible to perform a symlink attack by replacing this predictable file name with a symlink to another file and have the Velociraptor client overwrite the other file. This issue was resolved in Velociraptor 0.6.5-2.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Rapid7 Velociraptor<0.6.5-2
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jul 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-35631?

CVE-2022-35631 is a vulnerability in Velociraptor that allows for a symlink attack on MacOS and Linux.

2

How does CVE-2022-35631 work?

The vulnerability works by replacing a predictable file name with a symlink to another file, allowing the Velociraptor client to overwrite the other file.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-35631?

Velociraptor versions up to and excluding 0.6.5-2 are affected by CVE-2022-35631.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35631?

The severity of CVE-2022-35631 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

5

How was CVE-2022-35631 resolved?

CVE-2022-35631 was resolved in Velociraptor version 0.6.5-2.

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