CVE-2021-35939

It was found that the fix for CVE-2017-7500 and CVE-2017-7501 was incomplete: the check was only implemented for the parent directory of the file to be created. A local unprivileged user who owns another ancestor directory could potentially use this flaw to gain root privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2022-08-26 16:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 19:29


NVD link : CVE-2021-35939

Mitre link : CVE-2021-35939

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-35939


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Products Affected

redhat

  • enterprise_linux

rpm

  • rpm
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')