CVE-2020-21583

MEDIUM

util-linux < 2.27 - OS Command Injection via hwclock Path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in hwclock.13-v2.27 allows attackers to gain escalated privlidges or execute arbitrary commands via the path parameter when setting the date.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=786804

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0052
EPSS Percentile 40.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-78
Status published
Products (1)
kernel/util-linux < 2.27
Published Aug 22, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026