SB2023012018 - SUSE update for libzypp-plugin-appdata
Published: January 20, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023012018
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22643)
CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure usage of the os.system() call within "/usr/lib/zypp/plugins/appdata/InstallAppdata". A local user can inject and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.