CVE-2019-18192 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

GNU Guix 1.0.1 allows local users to gain access to an arbitrary user's account because the parent directory of the user-profile directories is world writable, a similar issue to CVE-2019-17365.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Guix	1.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/10/17/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
https://issues.guix.gnu.org/issue/37744ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/10/17/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
https://issues.guix.gnu.org/issue/37744ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-18192?

CVE-2019-18192 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). GNU Guix 1.0.1 allows local users to gain access to an arbitrary user's account because the parent directory of the user-profile directories is world writable, a similar issue to CVE-2019-17365.

How severe is CVE-2019-18192?

CVE-2019-18192 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-2019-18192?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Guix.