CVE-2020-8016

Name: CVE-2020-8016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-02T14:15:15.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8016 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A Race Condition Enabling Link Following vulnerability in the packaging of texlive-filesystem of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.1 allows local users to corrupt files or potentially escalate privileges. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15-SP1 texlive-filesystem versions prior to 2017.135-9.5.1. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Race Condition Enabling Link Following vulnerability in the packaging of texlive-filesystem of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.1 allows local users to corrupt files or potentially escalate privileges. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15-SP1 texlive-filesystem versions prior to 2017.135-9.5.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP4 texlive-filesystem versions prior to 2013.74-16.5.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP5 texlive-filesystem versions prior to 2013.74-16.5.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 texlive-filesystem versions prior to 2017.135-lp151.8.3.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Texlive-Filesystem	< 2017.135-9.5.1
Opensuse	Texlive-Filesystem	< 2013.74-16.5.1
Opensuse	Texlive-Filesystem	All versions
Opensuse	Texlive-Filesystem	< 2017.135-lp151.8.3.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1159740Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1159740Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8016?

How severe is CVE-2020-8016?

CVE-2020-8016 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8016?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST