Zimbra's sudo configuration permits the zimbra user to execute the zmslapd binary as root with arbitrary parameters. As part of its intended functionality, zmslapd can load a user-defined configuration file, which includes plugins in the form of .so files, which also execute as root.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from zimbra organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2022-08-16T20:15:07.860
2024-11-21T07:14:54.630
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.6 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.7 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.9 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.10 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.7.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.2 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.3 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.4 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.6 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.7 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.8 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.8 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.8 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.8 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.8 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.9 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.9 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.9 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.9 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.10 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.10 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.11 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.12 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.12 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.12 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 8.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | zimbra | collaboration | 9.0.0 | Yes |
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