Vulnerability Description
The nfs-utils package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 before and including version 1.3.0-34.18.1 and in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 before and including version 2.1.1-6.10.2 the directory /var/lib/nfs is owned by statd:nogroup. This directory contains files owned and managed by root. If statd is compromised, it can therefore trick processes running with root privileges into creating/overwriting files anywhere on the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Nfs | Nfs-Utils | <= 1.3.0-34.18.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00071.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150733Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.linux-nfs.org/?p=steved/nfs-utils.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=fee2cc29e88
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00026.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4400-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00071.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1150733Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.linux-nfs.org/?p=steved/nfs-utils.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=fee2cc29e88
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00026.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4400-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3689?
CVE-2019-3689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The nfs-utils package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 before and including version 1.3.0-34.18.1 and in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 before and including version 2.1.1-6.10.2 the directory /var/...
How severe is CVE-2019-3689?
CVE-2019-3689 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux-Nfs Nfs-Utils, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.