Incorrect default permissions in Guava: Google Core Libraries For Java - CVE-2023-2976
Published: June 8, 2023 / Updated: November 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU77107
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-2023-2976
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Guava: Google Core Libraries For Java
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 in com.google.common.io.FileBackedOutputStream. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-2976
Install updates from vendor's website.