SB2019062905 - Insecure permissions for files and folders in Gnome Glib
Published: June 29, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019062905
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13012)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.