Description
Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | lynis | 2.5.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | lynis | 2.5.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | lynis | 2.5.0-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | lynis | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | lynis | 3.0.5-3.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11032-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11032-1 lynis-3.0.5-3.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- 99288 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2017-8d625a8d2b vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2017-c3ce061ea7 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis/releases/tag/2.5.0
- https://cisofy.com/security/cve/cve-2017-8108/