CVE-2023-31871
First published: Thu May 18 2023(Updated: )
OpenText Documentum Content Server before 23.2 has a flaw that allows for privilege escalation from a non-privileged Documentum user to root. The software comes prepackaged with a root owned SUID binary dm_secure_writer. The binary has security controls in place preventing creation of a file in a non-owned directory, or as the root user. However, these controls can be carefully bypassed to allow for an arbitrary file write as root.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenText Documentum Content Server | <23.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-31871?
CVE-2023-31871 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31871?
To mitigate CVE-2023-31871, update to OpenText Documentum Content Server version 23.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-31871?
CVE-2023-31871 affects OpenText Documentum Content Server versions before 23.2.
Can CVE-2023-31871 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-31871 is primarily an exploitation risk for authenticated users due to privilege escalation capabilities.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-31871?
CVE-2023-31871 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Documentum users.
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