Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-3289
The g_file_copy function in glib 2.0 sets the permissions of a target file to the permissions of a symbolic link (777), which allows user-assisted local users to modify files of other users, as demonstrated by using Nautilus to modify the permissions of the user home directory.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-3289
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-3289
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
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NIST |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-3289
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
Vendor statements for CVE-2009-3289
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Red Hat 2009-09-23Not vulnerable. This issue does not affect the versions of glib2 as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, or 5.
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Summary Report: SUSE-SR:2010:010Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=593406
Bug 593406 – Permissions on user home directory (source) set to 777 after copying it via nautilusExploit;Issue Tracking
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glib2.0/+bug/418135
Bug #418135 “Permissions of symlinked source file/folder set to ...” : Bugs : glib2.0 package : UbuntuExploit;Issue Tracking
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/08/8
oss-security - CVE Request - glib symlink copying permission exposureMailing List
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1001
Webmail | OVH- OVHPermissions Required
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http://secunia.com/advisories/39656
Sign inBroken Link
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*