Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-276 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
libzstd (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU50676
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to zstd temporarily
exposes a world-readable version of its input even if the original
file had restrictive permissions. A local user with access to the system can gain access to sensitive information.
Update libzstd package to version 1.3.8+dfsg-3+deb10u1.
Vulnerable software versionslibzstd (Debian package): 1.3.1+dfsg-1 - 1.3.8+dfsg-3~bpo9+1
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4850
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.