Vulnerability Description
In swtpm before 0.4.2 and 0.5.x before 0.5.1, a local attacker may be able to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack against a temporary file such as TMP2-00.permall.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swtpm Project | Swtpm | < 0.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198395Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stefanberger/swtpm/releases/tag/v0.4.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/stefanberger/swtpm/releases/tag/v0.5.1Release Notes
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198395Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stefanberger/swtpm/releases/tag/v0.4.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/stefanberger/swtpm/releases/tag/v0.5.1Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28407?
CVE-2020-28407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In swtpm before 0.4.2 and 0.5.x before 0.5.1, a local attacker may be able to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack against a temporary file such as TMP2-00.permall.
How severe is CVE-2020-28407?
CVE-2020-28407 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swtpm Project Swtpm.