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CVE-2019-3843: It was discovered that a systemd service that uses DynamicUser property can create a SUID/SGID binary that...

It was discovered that a systemd service that uses DynamicUser property can create a SUID/SGID binary that would be allowed to run as the transient service UID/GID even after the service is terminated. A local attacker may use this flaw to access resources that will be owned by a potentially different service in the future, when the UID/GID will be recycled.

MediumCVSS 4.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-3843 is a local systemd flaw tied to DynamicUser services. A low-privileged local attacker could leave behind a SUID/SGID binary that keeps access tied to a recycled transient UID/GID, potentially exposing data or permissions from a future service. Exposure is mainly Linux systems running affected systemd builds with services using DynamicUser. Risk is higher on shared systems, multi-user hosts, or platforms where untrusted local users can execute code. The source bundle does not prove remote exposure. Handle through normal vulnerability management, with higher urgency for shared Linux servers. This is not shown as actively exploited, but it affects privilege boundaries and should not be left unpatched on multi-user systems. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor systemd updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Check Red Hat, Fedora, Ubuntu, and vendor guidance for fixed package versions.; Reduce local shell access on systems using affected systemd builds..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
7Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L13.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-3843Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
[freedesktop.org]systemd242Listed
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