SB2022042825 - SUSE update for python-paramiko 



SB2022042825 - SUSE update for python-paramiko

Published: April 28, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022042825
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24302)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the write_private_key_file() function between creation and chmod operations. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.