Vulnerability Description
mintinstall (aka Software Manager) 7.9.9 for Linux Mint allows code execution if a REVIEWS_CACHE file is controlled by an attacker, because an unpickle occurs. This is resolved in 8.0.0 and backports.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxmint | Mintinstall | 7.9.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154722/mintinstall-7.9.9-Code-Execution.htmExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=143&t=302960ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/Andhrimnirr/Mintinstall-object-injectionExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintinstall/blob/master/debian/changelogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154722/mintinstall-7.9.9-Code-Execution.htmExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=143&t=302960ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/Andhrimnirr/Mintinstall-object-injectionExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintinstall/blob/master/debian/changelogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17080?
CVE-2019-17080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). mintinstall (aka Software Manager) 7.9.9 for Linux Mint allows code execution if a REVIEWS_CACHE file is controlled by an attacker, because an unpickle occurs. This is resolved in 8.0.0 and backports.
How severe is CVE-2019-17080?
CVE-2019-17080 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxmint Mintinstall.