Vulnerability identifier: #VU47650

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: CVE-2020-10936

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sympa
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: sympa.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of privileges within the application. A local user can gain elevated privileges via unknown vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sympa: 6.2.1 - 6.2.54

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External links
http://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/releases
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00012.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3J4NZLGAF4ZYK52XEBQDTBNHLGBEPXXN/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/P3TMQ3CORUOWARALACCBG2SBTIGZ5GY5/
http://sysdream.com/news/lab/
http://sysdream.com/news/lab/2020-05-25-cve-2020-10936-sympa-privileges-escalation-to-root/
http://usn.ubuntu.com/4442-1/

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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.