CVE-2022-45153 : Security Advisory and Response

This vulnerability in saphanabootstrap-formula allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root in SUSE Linux and openSUSE Leap. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps below.

Understanding CVE-2022-45153

This CVE identifies an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in saphanabootstrap-formula affecting SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5, and openSUSE Leap 15.4.

What is CVE-2022-45153?

The vulnerability allows local attackers to achieve root access by manipulating the sudo configuration in the affected systems.

The Impact of CVE-2022-45153

With a CVSS base score of 7, this vulnerability poses a high risk, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-45153

Learn about the vulnerability description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from incorrect default permissions in saphanabootstrap-formula, enabling unauthorized users to escalate privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1: saphanabootstrap-formula < 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5: saphanabootstrap-formula < 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e
openSUSE Leap 15.4: saphanabootstrap-formula < 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability locally by tampering with the sudo configuration, leading to privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Discover immediate steps and long-term security practices to safeguard your systems.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update saphanabootstrap-formula to version 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e or higher.
Review and restrict sudo access to prevent unauthorized configuration changes.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and review sudo configurations and permissions.
Implement the principle of least privilege to minimize the impact of potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates for saphanabootstrap-formula to address known vulnerabilities.