Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in gradle - CVE-2023-44387
Published: December 7, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83979
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44387
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
gradle
gradle
Software vendor:
Gradle
Gradle
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Gradle sets permissions when copying or archiving symlinked files. A local user can set permissions on the symlinks that will be applied to the linked files.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://github.com/gradle/gradle/security/advisories/GHSA-43r3-pqhv-f7h9
- https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v7.6.3
- https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v8.4.0
- https://github.com/gradle/gradle/commit/3b406191e24d69e7e42dc3f3b5cc50625aa930b7
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231110-0006/