SB2020040709 - OpenSUSE Linux update for glibc
Published: April 7, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020040709
Severity
High
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1752)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the glob() function in glibc in the way the tilde expansion was carried out. Directory paths containing an initial tilde followed by a valid username are affected by this issue. A local user can create a specially crafted path that, when processed by the glob() function, would potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.