Debian Xscreensaver 5.42+dfsg1-1 Mesa 3D Graphics Library sonar privilege escalation

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6.3$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Xscreensaver 5.42+dfsg1-1. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sonar of the component Mesa 3D Graphics Library. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-31523. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Xscreensaver 5.42+dfsg1-1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file /usr/libexec/xscreensaver/sonar of the component Mesa 3D Graphics Library. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/22/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-31523. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/22/2021).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/21/2021 🔍
04/22/2021 +1 days 🔍
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04/24/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-31523 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-31523
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-173311

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2021 12:58
Updated: 04/24/2021 07:23
Changes: 04/22/2021 12:58 (35), 04/24/2021 07:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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