CVE-2020-8013
2.2 · LOWA UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 set permissions intended for s…
Overview
CVE-2020-8013 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 2, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical description
A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 set permissions intended for specific binaries on other binaries because it erroneously followed symlinks. The symlinks can't be controlled by attackers on default systems, so exploitation is difficult. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 permissions versions prior to 2015.09.28.1626-17.27.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 permissions versions prior to 20181116-9.23.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 permissions versions prior to 2013.1.7-0.6.12.1.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-8013?
CVE-2020-8013 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 2, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2020-8013?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-8013?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-8013?
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