SB2017112213 - Link following in rpm-software-management rpm
Published: November 22, 2017 Updated: July 17, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017112213
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7501)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
It was found that versions of rpm before 4.13.0.2 use temporary files with predictable names when installing an RPM. An attacker with ability to write in a directory where files will be installed could create symbolic links to an arbitrary location and modify content, and possibly permissions to arbitrary files, which could be used for denial of service or possibly privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.