Incorrect default permissions in kexec-tools
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-20269 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-276 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
kexec-tools Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU77475
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20269
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionskexec-tools: before 2.0.21-8
External linkshttp://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1934261
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.
