snapd up to 2.38 snap-confine chdir() privilege escalation

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in snapd up to 2.38. Affected by this vulnerability is the function chdir() of the component snap-confine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability (Symlink). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 04/24/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-11503 since 04/24/2019. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.39 eliminates this vulnerability.

The issues 134028 are related to this entry.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Privilege escalation / Symlink (CWE-269)
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Upgrade: snapd 2.39

04/24/2019 Advisory disclosed
04/24/2019 +0 days CVE assigned
04/25/2019 +1 days VulDB entry created
04/25/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateCVE: CVE-2019-11503 (?)
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