CVE-2019-15718
Description
In systemd 240, bus_open_system_watch_bind_with_description in shared/bus-util.c (as used by systemd-resolved to connect to the system D-Bus instance), calls sd_bus_set_trusted, which disables access controls for incoming D-Bus messages. An unprivileged user can exploit this by executing D-Bus methods that should be restricted to privileged users, in order to change the system's DNS resolver settings.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
redhat
commercial·USaka red hat
systemd project
oss-projectaka systemd
fedoraproject
oss-project·USaka fedora project
Fedora Project
oss-project·USaka fedora
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
and 5 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/03/1
openwall.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3592
access.redhat.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3941
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