Vulnerability Description
HylaFAX+ through 7.0.2 and HylaFAX Enterprise have scripts that execute binaries from directories writable by unprivileged users (e.g., locations under /var/spool/hylafax that are writable by the uucp account). This allows these users to execute code in the context of the user calling these binaries (often root).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hylafax\+ Project | Hylafax\+ | <= 7.0.2 |
| Ifax | Hylafax Enterprise | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00054.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1173519ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-06
- https://sourceforge.net/p/hylafax/HylaFAX+/2534/PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00054.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1173519ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15397?
CVE-2020-15397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). HylaFAX+ through 7.0.2 and HylaFAX Enterprise have scripts that execute binaries from directories writable by unprivileged users (e.g., locations under /var/spool/hylafax that are writable by the uucp...
How severe is CVE-2020-15397?
CVE-2020-15397 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hylafax\+ Project Hylafax\+, Ifax Hylafax Enterprise.