Vulnerability identifier: #VU24350
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gnome GLib
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: Gnome Development Team
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within the GSocketClient in GNOME GLib when processing proxy_addr field. A remote attacker force the system to connect to a specific server using a real address instead of pre-configured proxy address and gain knowledge of the victim's real IP address.
Exploitation of the vulnerability is timing-dependent and may occur only sporadically depending on network delays.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gnome GLib: 2.60.0 - 2.63.5
External links
http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160668
http://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1989
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.