CVE-2021-35938 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-35938 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 25/08/2022 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: RPM
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-35938 Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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l➤ Impact Metrics:
    Confidentiality Impact (C)*
    Integrity Impact (I)*
    Availability Impact (A)*

Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-59
CWE Name: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ( Link Following )
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).