CVE-2019-12450
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.60%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12450 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| 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 Eus | 8.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 8.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 8.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 8.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 8.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 8.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
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/d8f8f4d637ce43f8699ba94c9b7648beda0ca174Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- 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/d8f8f4d637ce43f8699ba94c9b7648beda0ca174Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- 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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12450?
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 a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12450?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-12450?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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