Vulnerability Description
DBus-GLib 0.73 disregards the access flag of exported GObject properties, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly cause a denial of service by modifying properties, as demonstrated by properties of the (1) DeviceKit-Power, (2) NetworkManager, and (3) ModemManager services.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus-Glib | 0.73 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/dbus/dbus-glib/commit/?h=rhel5&id=9a6bce9b615abca606
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40908Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40925Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42397
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113103
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0616.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42347
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2063Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3097
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=585394
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61041
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1172?
CVE-2010-1172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). DBus-GLib 0.73 disregards the access flag of exported GObject properties, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly cause a denial of service by modifying properties...
How severe is CVE-2010-1172?
CVE-2010-1172 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Dbus-Glib.