Ubuntu update for keepalived
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-44225 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system keepalived (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU66814
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44225
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to the D-Bus policy does not sufficiently restrict the message destination. A local user can inspect and manipulate any property in the message and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Update the affected package keepalived to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 21.10
keepalived (Ubuntu package): before 1:2.1.5-0.2ubuntu1.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5188-1
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.
