CVE-2023-32190 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

mlocate's %post script allows RUN_UPDATEDB_AS user to make arbitrary files world readable by abusing insecure file operations that run with root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32190

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-32190?

CVE-2023-32190 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). mlocate's %post script allows RUN_UPDATEDB_AS user to make arbitrary files world readable by abusing insecure file operations that run with root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2023-32190?

CVE-2023-32190 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-2023-32190?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.