CVE-2021-25322
python-HyperKitty: hyperkitty-permissions.sh used during %post allows local privilege escalation from hyperkitty user to root
Description
A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory python-HyperKitty versions prior to 1.3.4-5.1.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Novell Inc.
commercial·US
openSUSE
oss-project·DE
python-hyperkitty project
package-ecosystemaka python-hyperkitty, hyperkitty
Free Software Foundation, Inc.
oss-project·USaka fsf, free software foundation
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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References
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182373
bugzilla.suse.com
https://build.opensuse.org/request/show/895418
build.opensuse.org
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182373
bugzilla.suse.com
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