Security features bypass in File Access Policy Daemon - CVE-2022-1117

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Security features bypass in File Access Policy Daemon - CVE-2022-1117

Published: June 1, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63890
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1117
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
File Access Policy Daemon
Software vendor:
Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to fapolicyd incorrectly detects the run time linker. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code via the dynamic linker.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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