CVE-2022-31256

sendmail: mail to root privilege escalation via sm-client.pre script

Description

A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in a script called by the sendmail systemd service of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: SUSE openSUSE Factory sendmail versions prior to 8.17.1-1.1.

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: SUSE openSUSE Factory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204696 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31256?
CVE-2022-31256 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31256?
To fix CVE-2022-31256, 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-2022-31256 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31256 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-2022-31256?
CVE-2022-31256 affects SUSE openSUSE Factory.
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