Incorrect default permissions in NetBSD - #VU54876
Published: July 14, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54876
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in kernfs. A local user with access to the system can read any file on the /kern volume.
Affected software
NetBSD
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.