CVE-2019-3690

chkstat follows untrusted symbolic links

Description

The chkstat tool in the permissions package followed symlinks before commit a9e1d26cd49ef9ee0c2060c859321128a6dd4230 (please also check the additional hardenings after this fix). This allowed local attackers with control over a path that is traversed by chkstat to escalate privileges.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: SUSE permissions
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00024.html third party advisory vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150734 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3690?
CVE-2019-3690 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3690?
To fix CVE-2019-3690, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-3690 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3690 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-3690?
CVE-2019-3690 affects SUSE permissions.
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