#VU36017 Improper access control in NuGet and Mono Framework - CVE-2019-0757


| Updated: 2020-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU36017

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0757

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NuGet
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Mono Framework
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

A tampering vulnerability exists in the NuGet Package Manager for Linux and Mac that could allow an authenticated attacker to modify a NuGet package's folder structure, aka 'NuGet Package Manager Tampering Vulnerability'.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NuGet: 4.3.1 - 4.9.4

Mono Framework: 4.3.1 - 5.20.0


External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1259
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0757


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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