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vulnerabilityCVE-2021-35938
Name
CVE-2021-35938
Source
NVD ( link)Debian ( link)
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.
Published Date
Updated Date
Workaround
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Analysis#


Affected Component
Analysis
rpm
Exploitable

Vulnerability Rating#


6.7
CVSSv31

Others affected components#


Name
Project
Project Version
Version
Status
buildroot
2025.02.x
4.18.1
Not Affected
buildroot
master
4.18.1
Not Affected
yocto
master
4.20.1
Not Affected
yocto
scarthgap
4.19.1.1
Not Affected