SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1 Security update for munge

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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in munge allows attackers to gain elevated privileges via logrotate misconfiguration.

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

What is SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1?

SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1 is a vulnerability in munge, published on 3 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for munge fixes the following issues:

  • Make logrotate work on log as user munge to prevent local privilege escalation (bsc#1246088).

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1?

Linux distribution packages (3)
munge SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for HPC 15 SP6All versions0.5.15-150600.25.3.1
munge SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6All versions0.5.15-150600.25.3.1
munge openSUSE:Leap 15.6All versions0.5.15-150600.25.3.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2025:03061-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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