CVE-2022-31256
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CVE-2022-31256 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Factory | < 8.17.1-1.1 |
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204696Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204696Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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