SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1 Security update for resource-agents

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Attackers can exploit unsafe tempfile usage and default passwords in resource-agents to escalate privileges or bypass security controls on SUSE systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1?

SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1 is a vulnerability in resource-agents, published on 23 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for resource-agents fixes the following issues:

  • Fixed multiple vulnerabilities related to unsafe tempfile usage. (bsc#1146690 bsc#1146691 bsc#1146692 bsc#1146766 bsc#1146776 bsc#1146784 bsc#1146785 bsc#1146787)
  • Fixed issues where the ocfmon user was created with a default password (bsc#1021689, bsc#1146687).

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
resource-agents SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 15 SP1All versions4.3.0184.6ee15eb2-4.22.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2020:1089-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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