Vulnerability Description
file_copy_fallback in gio/gfile.c in GNOME GLib 2.15.0 through 2.61.1 does not properly restrict file permissions while a copy operation is in progress. Instead, default permissions are used.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Glib | >= 2.15.0, <= 2.61.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 8.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 8.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 8.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00076.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3530Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/d8f8f4d637ce43f8699ba94c9b7648beda0caPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190606-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4014-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4014-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00076.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3530Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/d8f8f4d637ce43f8699ba94c9b7648beda0caPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190606-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4014-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12450?
CVE-2019-12450 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). file_copy_fallback in gio/gfile.c in GNOME GLib 2.15.0 through 2.61.1 does not properly restrict file permissions while a copy operation is in progress. Instead, default permissions are used.
How severe is CVE-2019-12450?
CVE-2019-12450 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12450?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Glib, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.