CVE-2022-31252

Name: CVE-2022-31252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-06T18:16:01.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31252 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4, openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 did not consider group writable path components, allowing local attackers with access to a group what can write to a location included in the path to a privileged binary to influence path resolution. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5 permissions versions prior to 20170707. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.3, openSUSE Leap 15.4, openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 did not consider group writable path components, allowing local attackers with access to a group what can write to a location included in the path to a privileged binary to influence path resolution. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5 permissions versions prior to 20170707. openSUSE Leap 15.3 permissions versions prior to 20200127. openSUSE Leap 15.4 permissions versions prior to 20201225. openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 permissions versions prior to 20181225.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Opensuse	Leap	15.3	—
Opensuse	Leap	15.4	—
Opensuse	Leap Micro	5.2	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	12	Sp5

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1203018Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1203018Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31252?

How severe is CVE-2022-31252?

CVE-2022-31252 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31252?

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