CVE-2019-11502
UnknownEPSS 2.49%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. snap-confine in snapd before 2.38 incorrectly set the ownership of a snap application to the uid and gid of the first calling user. Consequently, that user had unintended access to a private /tmp directory.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
snap-confine in snapd before 2.38 incorrectly set the ownership of a snap application to the uid and gid of the first calling user. Consequently, that user had unintended access to a private /tmp directory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Snapd | < 2.38 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/25/7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/snapcore/snapd/commit/bdbfeebef03245176ae0dc323392bb0522a339b1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/18/4Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/25/7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/snapcore/snapd/commit/bdbfeebef03245176ae0dc323392bb0522a339b1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/18/4Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11502?
snap-confine in snapd before 2.38 incorrectly set the ownership of a snap application to the uid and gid of the first calling user. Consequently, that user had unintended access to a private /tmp directory.
How severe is CVE-2019-11502?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-11502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11502?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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