#VU20837 Incorrect default permissions in systemd - CVE-2019-15718

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#VU20837 Incorrect default permissions in systemd - CVE-2019-15718

Published: September 4, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20837
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15718
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
systemd
Software vendor:
Freedesktop.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to change DNS settings.

The vulnerability exists due to the systemd-resolved D-Bus interface does not enforce appropriate access controls. A local unprivileged user can modify DNS resolver settings.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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