SB2019071904 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libqb
Published: July 19, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019071904
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12779)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue because software uses predictable filenames (under /dev/shm and /tmp) without O_EXCL in libqb before 1.0.5. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.