Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-41617 |
CWE-ID | CWE-269 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system openssh-openssl1-helpers Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component openssh-openssl1 Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU58333
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41617
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in sshd, when certain non-default configurations are used, because supplemental groups are not initialized as expected. Helper programs for AuthorizedKeysCommand and
AuthorizedPrincipalsCommand may run with privileges associated with
group memberships of the sshd process, if the configuration specifies
running the command as a different user. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Update the affected package openssh-openssl1 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 11-SECURITY
openssh-openssl1-helpers: before 6.6p1-19.12.1
openssh-openssl1: before 6.6p1-19.12.1
CPE2.3https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2021/suse-su-202114870-1/
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.