CVE-2022-23132 Incorrect permissions of [/var/run/zabbix] forces dac_override

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Incorrect permissions on the Zabbix runtime directory allow processes to bypass file system permission checks via SELinux capabilities.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-23132?

CVE-2022-23132 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 13 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

During Zabbix installation from RPM, DAC_OVERRIDE SELinux capability is in use to access PID files in [/var/run/zabbix] folder. In this case, Zabbix Proxy or Server processes can bypass file read, write and execute permissions check on the file system level

Weakness: CWE-732, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23132?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Fedoraproject Fedora, Zabbix Zabbix.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23132?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-23132 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23132 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Fedoraproject Fedora vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23132, GHSA-qqcg-7f79-v65c, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-23132.

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