Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-31256
A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in a script called by the sendmail systemd service of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: SUSE openSUSE Factory sendmail versions prior to 8.17.1-1.1.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-31256
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-31256
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.7
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
2.5
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5.2
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SUSE |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-31256
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: meissner@suse.de (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-31256
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204696
Bug 1204696 – VUL-0: CVE-2022-31256: sendmail: mail to root privilege escalation via sm-client.pre scriptIssue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2022-31256
- cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:factory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*