#VU25672 Incorrect default permissions in libzypp - CVE-2019-18900 

 

#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
Software vendor:
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.

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