GHSA-83GM-5269-QR3V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-26 00:03 – Updated: 2022-09-01 00:00
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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.

Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "modified": "2022-09-01T00:00:21Z",
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      "url": "https://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.18.0"
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