Incorrect default permissions in Guava: Google Core Libraries For Java - CVE-2020-8908

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Incorrect default permissions in Guava: Google Core Libraries For Java - CVE-2020-8908

Published: December 11, 2020 / Updated: June 8, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50139
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8908
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Guava: Google Core Libraries For Java

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files located in the temporary directory set by the Guava com.google.common.io.Files.createTempDir(). A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-8908

Install updates from vendor's website.

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