SB2023042844 - SUSE update for shadow

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SB2023042844 - SUSE update for shadow

Published: April 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023042844
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29383)

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to inject arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error when processing fields provided to the SUID program chfn (change finger). A local user can inject and execute arbitrary code or misrepresent existing files.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References