PT-2021-4107 · Please+1 · Please+1

Matthias Gerstner

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Published

2021-03-17

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Updated

2022-07-12

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CVE-2021-31153

CVSS v3.1

3.3

Low

VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions please versions prior to 0.4
Description The issue is related to the search path function and the --check option, -d of the please utility, which can lead to information disclosure in error messages. An attacker can exploit this to gain knowledge about the existence of files or directories in privileged locations.
Recommendations For versions prior to 0.4, consider disabling the search path function, the --check option, or the -d option as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to privileged locations to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Information Disclosure

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-04694
CVE-2021-31153
GHSA-F3FG-5J9P-VCHC
RUSTSEC-2021-0104

Affected Products

Ubuntu
Please