SB2024081511 - Link following in IBM Storage Ceph



SB2024081511 - Link following in IBM Storage Ceph

Published: August 15, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024081511
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) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35938)

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

The vulnerability occurs when rpm sets the desired permissions and credentials after installing a file. A local privileged user can use this flaw to exchange the original file with a symbolic link to a security-critical file and escalate their privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.