SB2019120815 - Incorrect default permissions in firefox-esr (Alpine package)
Published: December 8, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019120815
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17009)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for status and log files files that are set by the updater service. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.