SUSE-SU-2022:2335-1 Security update for resource-agents

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An attacker can exploit a predictable log file path in MariaDB resource agents to read or modify sensitive data.

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-2022:2335-1?

SUSE-SU-2022:2335-1 is a path traversal vulnerability in resource-agents, published on 8 Jul 2022. 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 redictable log file in /tmp in mariadb.in (bsc#1146691).

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2022:2335-1?

Linux distribution packages (2)
resource-agents SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 12 SP4All versions4.3.018.a7fb5035-3.92.1
resource-agents SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 12 SP5All versions4.3.018.a7fb5035-3.92.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2022:2335-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is SUSE-SU-2022:2335-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2022:2335-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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