SUSE update for php-composer2

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU86276

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24821

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to several files within the local working directory are included during the invocation of Composer and in the context of the executing user. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via the compromised InstalledVersions.php or installed.php files.

Mitigation

Update the affected package php-composer2 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 LTSS: 15-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15: SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15: SP4

Web and Scripting Module: 15-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP4 - SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP4 - SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP4 - SP5

openSUSE Leap: 15.4 - 15.5

SUSE Manager Server: 4.3

php-composer2: before 2.2.3-150400.3.9.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20240592-1/

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.