Description
The default configuration of logrotate on SUSE openSUSE Factory uses root privileges to process files in directories that permit non-root write access, which allows local users to conduct symlink and hard link attacks by leveraging logrotate's lack of support for untrusted directories, as demonstrated by directories for the (1) cobbler, (2) inn, (3) safte-monitor, and (4) uucp packages.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
gentoo
oss-project·USaka gentoo linux
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/19
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/16
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/25
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