Local Root Exploit in Zimbra Collaboration via NGINX Configuration Anomaly
CVE-2022-41347

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Zimbra

Status
Collaboration
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2022

What is CVE-2022-41347?

A vulnerability exists in Zimbra Collaboration Suite impacting versions 8.8.x and 9.x, where improper Sudo configurations allow the 'zimbra' user to execute the NGINX binary with root privileges. This could lead to the execution of user-defined plugins and configuration files, posing a significant risk as potential malicious code could be run with root access. Securing the Sudo configuration is crucial to prevent unauthorized command execution.

References

https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Security_Advisories
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https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center
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https://darrenmartyn.ie/2021/10/25/zimbra-nginx-local-roo...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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