A symbolic link issue was found in rpm. It occurs when rpm sets the desired permissions and credentials after installing a file. A local unprivileged user could use this flaw to exchange the original file with a symbolic link to a security-critical file and escalate their privileges on the system. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
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Published : 2022-08-25 20:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 06:12
NVD link : CVE-2021-35938
Mitre link : CVE-2021-35938
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-35938
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Products Affected
redhat
- enterprise_linux
fedoraproject
- fedora
rpm
- rpm
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')