SB2022061416 - Incorrect default permissions in GNU grub
Published: June 14, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022061416
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure Inherited Permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3981)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for in grub.cfg file that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.