CVE-2020-25031 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

checkinstall 1.6.2, when used to create a package that contains a symlink, may trigger the creation of a mode 0777 executable file.

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
Canonical	Checkinstall	1.6.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/checkinstall/+bug/1861281ExploitVendor Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/checkinstall/+bug/1861281ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-25031?

CVE-2020-25031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). checkinstall 1.6.2, when used to create a package that contains a symlink, may trigger the creation of a mode 0777 executable file.

How severe is CVE-2020-25031?

CVE-2020-25031 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-2020-25031?

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