CVE-2021-31998

Public Exploit
inn: %post calls user owned file allowing local privilege escalation to root

Description

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of inn of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP3; openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP2, openSUSE Leap 15.2 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges from the news user to root. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP3 inn version inn-2.4.2-170.21.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP2 inn versions prior to 2.6.2. openSUSE Leap 15.2 inn versions prior to 2.6.2.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP3
Affected: openSUSE openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP2
Affected: openSUSE openSUSE Leap 15.2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182321 issue tracking exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31998?
CVE-2021-31998 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-31998?
To fix CVE-2021-31998, 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-2021-31998 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-31998 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2021-31998?
CVE-2021-31998 affects SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP3, openSUSE openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP2, openSUSE openSUSE Leap 15.2.
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