SB2022031041 - Incorrect default permissions in kexec-tools
Published: March 10, 2022 Updated: June 16, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022031041
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20269)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user can read arbitrary files and leak kernel internal information from a previous panic.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.