# CVE-2022-37704: amanda-common: Amanda 3.5.1 allows privilege escalation from the regular user backup to root

CVE-2022-37704 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by amanda-client 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3, released January 29, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-37704
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.7 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0053
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 29, 2023

## Description

Amanda 3.5.1 allows privilege escalation from the regular user backup to root. The SUID binary located at /lib/amanda/rundump will execute /usr/sbin/dump as root with controlled arguments from the attacker which may lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, and information disclosure.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | amanda Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1:3.5.1-10 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-37704](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-37704.md) | Apr 16, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1:3.5.1-10 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-37704](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-37704.md) | Apr 16, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda Debian 14 | 1:3.5.1-10 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-37704](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-37704.md) | Apr 16, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-client Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3 | [amanda-client 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-amanda-client-1-3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-client Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3 | [amanda-client 1:3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-amanda-client-1-3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-client Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3 | [amanda-client 1:3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-amanda-client-1-3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3 | [amanda-common 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-amanda-common-1-3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3 | [amanda-common 1:3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-amanda-common-1-3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-common Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3 | [amanda-common 1:3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-amanda-common-1-3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-server Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3 | [amanda-server 1:3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-amanda-server-1-3.5.1-1ubuntu0.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-server Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3 | [amanda-server 1:3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-amanda-server-1-3.5.1-2ubuntu0.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Linux | amanda-server Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3 | [amanda-server 1:3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-amanda-server-1-3.5.1-8ubuntu1.3.md) | Jan 29, 2023 |

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