CVE-2025-53882: The logrotate configuration in the python-mailman of openSUSE allows the mailman user to sent SIGHUP to arbitrary proceess

Published Jul 23, 2025
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Updated

A Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision vulnerability in the logrotate configuration for openSUSE mailman3 package allows the mailman user to sent SIGHUP to arbitrary processes. This issue affects openSUSE Tumbleweed: from ? before 3.3.10-2.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
openSUSE mailman3>=3.3.10-2.1

Event History

Jul 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53882?

CVE-2025-53882 has a critical severity level due to its potential for escalation from mailman to root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53882?

To fix CVE-2025-53882, you should update the openSUSE mailman3 package to version 3.3.10-2.1 or higher.

3

What version of openSUSE mailman3 is affected by CVE-2025-53882?

CVE-2025-53882 affects openSUSE mailman3 versions prior to 3.3.10-2.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53882?

CVE-2025-53882 is a security vulnerability that involves a reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision.

5

Can CVE-2025-53882 compromise server security?

Yes, CVE-2025-53882 can compromise server security by allowing potential escalation from mailman to root.

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