CVE-2019-17080

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 8.20%

Last modified

CVE-2019-17080 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. mintinstall (aka Software Manager) 7.9.9 for Linux Mint allows code execution if a REVIEWS_CACHE file is controlled by an attacker, because an unpickle occurs. This is resolved in 8.0.0 and backports.. EPSS estimates a 8.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mintinstall (aka Software Manager) 7.9.9 for Linux Mint allows code execution if a REVIEWS_CACHE file is controlled by an attacker, because an unpickle occurs. This is resolved in 8.0.0 and backports.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
8.20%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxmintMintinstall7.9.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17080?
mintinstall (aka Software Manager) 7.9.9 for Linux Mint allows code execution if a REVIEWS_CACHE file is controlled by an attacker, because an unpickle occurs. This is resolved in 8.0.0 and backports.
How severe is CVE-2019-17080?
CVE-2019-17080 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17080?
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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Source: NVD / NIST