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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.10.2021.0304
Category:Mageia Linux Local Security Checks
Title:Mageia: Security Advisory (MGASA-2021-0304)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'systemd' package(s) announced via the MGASA-2021-0304 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'systemd' package(s) announced via the MGASA-2021-0304 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
A flaw was found in systemd, where it mishandles numerical usernames beginning
with decimal digits, or '0x' followed by hexadecimal digits. When the usernames
are used by systemd, for example in service units, an unexpected user may be
used instead. In some particular configurations, this flaw allows local
attackers to elevate their privileges (CVE-2020-13776).

Affected Software/OS:
'systemd' package(s) on Mageia 7.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
6.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-13776
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYGLFEKG45EYBJ7TPQMLWROWPTZBEU63/
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/15985
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