CVE-2022-31253 : Security Advisory and Response
CVE-2022-31253 poses a high risk to confidentiality and integrity. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation of this openldap2 vulnerability.
A Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in openldap2 of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers with control of the ldap user or group to change ownership of arbitrary directory entries to this user/group, leading to escalation to root.
Understanding CVE-2022-31253
This CVE affects openldap2 versions prior to 2.6.3-404.1 in openSUSE Factory and poses a high risk to confidentiality and integrity.
What is CVE-2022-31253?
CVE-2022-31253 is a vulnerability in openldap2 that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by changing directory ownership.
The Impact of CVE-2022-31253
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with control of the ldap user/group, leading to unauthorized escalation of privileges.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-31253
The following technical details provide insights into the vulnerability and its implications.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in openldap2 allows the ldap user/group to recursively change ownership of directory entries, potentially leading to root level access.
Affected Systems and Versions
openldap2 versions less than 2.6.3-404.1 in openSUSE Factory are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Local attackers with control of the ldap user/group can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2022-31253.
Immediate Steps to Take
Update openldap2 to version 2.6.3-404.1 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability and prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enhance directory access controls and user/group permissions to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
Regularly monitor for security updates and apply patches promptly to maintain a secure environment.