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DEBIAN-CVE-2021-35938
DEBIAN-CVE-2021-35938
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.699999809265137 MEDIUM
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.
Risk Scores
CVSS 3.1
6.699999809265137
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | rpm | 0 |
| Debian:13 | rpm | 0 |
| Debian:14 | rpm | 0 |
Timeline
- Aug 25, 2022 CVE Published
- Oct 23, 2026 CVE Updated