Incorrect default permissions in Zstandard - #VU50676

 

Incorrect default permissions in Zstandard - #VU50676

Published: February 14, 2021 / Updated: March 4, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50676
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Facebook Inc.
Affected software:
Zstandard

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to zstd temporarily exposes a world-readable version of its input even if the original file had restrictive permissions. A local user with access to the system can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

Sources