openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1 Security update for permissions

Not scored Published

A local attacker can exploit the setuid bit on the cockpit session binary to escalate privileges on openSUSE systems.

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 openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1?

openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1 is a vulnerability in autotrace, published on 20 Jan 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:

  • Update to version 20181225: setuid bit for cockpit session binary (bsc#1169614).

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1?

Linux distribution packages (3)
autotrace SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP3All versions0.31.1-bp153.2.3.1
autotrace openSUSE:Leap 15.3All versions0.31.1-bp153.2.3.1
permissions openSUSE:Leap 15.3All versions20181225-23.12.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2022:0141-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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