CVE-2021-36781

Public Exploit
parsec: dangerous 777 permissions for /run/parsec

Description

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the parsec package of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to imitate the service leading to DoS or clients talking to an imposter service. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory parsec versions prior to 0.8.1-1.1.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory suse.com
Affected: openSUSE Factory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1193484 issue tracking patch exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36781?
CVE-2021-36781 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36781?
To fix CVE-2021-36781, 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-2021-36781 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-36781 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-2021-36781?
CVE-2021-36781 affects openSUSE Factory.
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