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.
problem types: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
affected:
{
vendor: n/a
product: RPM
versions:
version: Fixed in rpm v4.18.0, status: affected
}