Low CVSS 2.1

Overview

journald in systemd, when the origin of native messages is set to file, allows local users to cause a denial of service (logging service blocking) via a crafted file descriptor.

Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 2.1 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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