Vulnerability identifier: #VU18435
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
systemd
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Freedesktop.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the process of binary creation, when the DynamicUser property is used to create a SUID or SGID binary for a systemd service. A local user can abuse the systemd functionality to execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
systemd: 200 - 242 rc4
External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108116
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3843
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5JXQAKSTMABZ46EVCRMW62DHWYHTTFES/
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.