Vulnerability Description
A symlink following vulnerability in the packaging of mailman in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12; openSUSE Leap 15.1 allowed local attackers to escalate their privileges from user wwwrun to root. Additionally arbitrary files could be changed to group mailman. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 mailman versions prior to 2.1.15-9.6.15.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 mailman versions prior to 2.1.17-3.11.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 mailman version 2.1.29-lp151.2.14 and prior versions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Suse | Mailman | < 2.1.15-9.6.15.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00059.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1154328Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00059.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1154328Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3693?
CVE-2019-3693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). A symlink following vulnerability in the packaging of mailman in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12; openSUSE Leap 15.1 allowed local attackers to escalate their privileg...
How severe is CVE-2019-3693?
CVE-2019-3693 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Mailman, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Backports Sle.