PT-2017-16622 · Gnu+1 · Gnu Screen+1
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
GNU screen versions prior to 4.5.1
Description
The issue allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by leveraging improper checking of logfile permissions.
Recommendations
For GNU screen versions prior to 4.5.1, update to version 4.5.1 or later to resolve the issue.
Exploit
Fix
Incorrect Authorization
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Gnu Screen