SB2019071041 - Improper access control in Debian Linux
Published: July 10, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019071041
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12468)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1. Directly POSTing to Special:ChangeEmail would allow for bypassing re-authentication, allowing for potential account takeover.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.