CVE-2019-13179

Name: CVE-2019-13179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-02T23:15:09.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Calamares versions 3.1 through 3.2.10 copies a LUKS encryption keyfile from /crypto_keyfile.bin (mode 0600 owned by root) to /boot within a globally readable initramfs image with insecure permissions, which allows this originally protected file to be read by any user, thereby disclosing decryption keys for LUKS containers created with Full Disk Encryption.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Calamares versions 3.1 through 3.2.10 copies a LUKS encryption keyfile from /crypto_keyfile.bin (mode 0600 owned by root) to /boot within a globally readable initramfs image with insecure permissions, which allows this originally protected file to be read by any user, thereby disclosing decryption keys for LUKS containers created with Full Disk Encryption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Calamares	Calamares	<= 3.2.10

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/initramfs-tools/+bug/1835095Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/initramfs-tools/+bug/1835096Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1726542Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://calamares.io/calamares-3.2.11-is-out/Vendor Advisory
https://calamares.io/calamares-cve-2019/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/calamares/calamares/issues/1191Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Q57BOTBA2J5U4GVKUP7N2PD5H7B3BVUU/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R2ZDQRGBGRVRW5LPJWKUNS3M66LZ3KYC/
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/initramfs-tools/+bug/1835095Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/initramfs-tools/+bug/1835096Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1726542Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://calamares.io/calamares-3.2.11-is-out/Vendor Advisory
https://calamares.io/calamares-cve-2019/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/calamares/calamares/issues/1191Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Q57BOTBA2J5U4GVKUP7N2PD5H7B3BVUU/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R2ZDQRGBGRVRW5LPJWKUNS3M66LZ3KYC/

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13179?

How severe is CVE-2019-13179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13179?

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-2019-13179?

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Source: NVD / NIST