Vulnerability identifier: #VU51588

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-2021-25315

CWE-ID: CWE-303

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: SUSE

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

the vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in SUSE implementation of salt before 3002.2-3. A local user can execute arbitrary code via salt without providing valid credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15 SP3

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External links
http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182382

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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.