VDB-150801 · CVE-2019-18901 · Bug 1160895

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15 MariaDB symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component MariaDB. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-18901. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component MariaDB. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the mysql-systemd-helper of the mariadb packaging of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 allows local attackers to change the permissions of arbitrary files to 0640. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 mariadb versions prior to 10.2.31-3.25.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 mariadb versions prior to 10.2.31-3.26.1.

The weakness was released 03/02/2020 as Bug 1160895 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-18901 since 11/12/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-150803, VDB-150802 and VDB-150800. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

SuSE

Name

Linux Enterprise Server

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.suse.com/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/12/2019 🔍
03/02/2020 +111 days 🔍
03/03/2020 +1 days 🔍
04/09/2024 +1498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: Bug 1160895
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-18901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-18901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150801
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/03/2020 10:29
Updated: 04/09/2024 08:41
Changes: 03/03/2020 10:29 (42), 03/03/2020 10:34 (12), 04/09/2024 08:41 (33)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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