Insecure permissions for files and folders in Gnome Glib
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-13012 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-276 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Gnome GLib Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products |
| Vendor | Gnome Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU18944
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13012
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGnome GLib: 2.56.0 - 2.59.0
External linkshttp://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/5e4da714f00f6bfb2ccd6d73d61329c6f3a08429
http://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1658
http://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/merge_requests/450
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
