The default configuration in OpenAFS 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 supports setuid programs within the local cell, which might allow attackers to gain privileges by spoofing a response to an AFS cache manager FetchStatus request, and setting setuid and root ownership for files in the cache.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade openafs | Jul 30, 2024 | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-fs/openafs. | Oct 30, 2017 | Mar 20, 2007 |
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