SB2024061399 - SUSE update for cups 



SB2024061399 - SUSE update for cups

Published: June 13, 2024 Updated: February 7, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061399
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35235)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and make it world-writable.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.