# CVE-2020-21583: util-linux: An issue was discovered in hwclock.13-v2.27 allows attackers to gain escalated privlidges or execute arbitrary comman...

CVE-2020-21583 is fixed in util-linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2020-21583, released August 22, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-21583
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.7 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0055
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 22, 2023

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | util-linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.27-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-21583](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-21583.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | util-linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.27-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-21583](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-21583.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Linux | util-linux Debian 14 | 2.27-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-21583](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-21583.md) | Aug 22, 2023 |

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