openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1 Security update for aaa_base

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An attacker can execute ping and ICMP commands without CAP_NET_RAW, potentially leading to privilege escalation on openSUSE systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1?

openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1 is a vulnerability in aaa_base, published on 3 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for aaa_base fixes the following issues:

  • Allowed ping and ICMP commands without CAP_NET_RAW (bsc#1174504).
  • Add $HOME/.local/bin to PATH, if it exists (bsc#1192248).
  • Fixed get_kernel_version.c to work also for recent kernels on the s390/X platform (bsc#1191563).
  • Support xz compressed kernel (bsc#1162581)

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
aaa_base openSUSE:Leap 15.3All versions84.87+git20180409.04c9dae-3.52.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2021:3899-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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