SB2022031532 - SUSE update for libqt5-qtbase

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SB2022031532 - SUSE update for libqt5-qtbase

Published: March 15, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022031532
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23853)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way application searches for executable files. A local user can place a malicious binary file into a current working directory, trick the victim into running the application and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25255)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to QProcess can execute a binary from the current working directory when not found in the PATH. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References