SUSE-SU-2022:2632-1 Security update for permissions

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Incorrect file permissions in SUSE Linux allow local attackers to escalate privileges via misconfigured SUID/SGID binaries.

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-2022:2632-1?

SUSE-SU-2022:2632-1 is a vulnerability in permissions, published on 3 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for permissions fixes the following issues:

  • apptainer: fix starter-suid location (bsc#1198720)
  • static permissions: remove deprecated bind / named chroot entries (bsc#1200747)
  • postfix: add postlog setgid for maildrop binary (bsc#1201385)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2022:2632-1?

Linux distribution packages (4)
permissions SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4All versions20201225-150400.5.8.1
rpmlint-mini SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP4All versions1.10-150400.23.2.1
permissions openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions20201225-150400.5.8.1
rpmlint-mini openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions1.10-150400.23.2.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2022:2632-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2022:2632-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2022:2632-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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