Oracle Linux: CVE-2021-35938: ELSA-2024-0463: rpm security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)
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)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-python3-rpm
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-apidocs
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-build
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-build-libs
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-cron
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-devel
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-libs
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-plugin-audit
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-plugin-fapolicyd
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-plugin-ima
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-plugin-selinux
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-plugin-syslog
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-plugin-systemd-inhibit
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-sign
- oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-sign-libs
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