#VU25672 Incorrect default permissions in libzypp - CVE-2019-18900
Published: February 27, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25672
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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: CVE-2019-18900
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
libzypp
libzypp
Software vendor:
SUSE
SUSE
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders in libzypp. A local user with access to the system can read a cookie store used by libzypp and gain access to private cookies..
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.