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Debian: CVE-2021-35938: rpm -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2021-35938: rpm -- security update

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
08/25/2022
Created
07/31/2024
Added
07/30/2024
Modified
07/30/2024

Description

A symbolic link issue was found in rpm. It occurs when rpm sets the desired permissions and credentials after installing a file. A local unprivileged user could use this flaw to exchange the original file with a symbolic link to a security-critical file and escalate their privileges on the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-rpm

References

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