CVE-2019-18899

apt-cacher-ng insecure use of /run/apt-cacher-ng

Description

The apt-cacher-ng package of openSUSE Leap 15.1 runs operations in user owned directory /run/apt-cacher-ng with root privileges. This can allow local attackers to influence the outcome of these operations. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.1 apt-cacher-ng versions prior to 3.1-lp151.3.3.1.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: openSUSE Leap 15.1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00057.html vendor advisory mailing list
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00065.html vendor advisory mailing list
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1157703 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18899?
CVE-2019-18899 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18899?
To fix CVE-2019-18899, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-18899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18899 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-18899?
CVE-2019-18899 affects openSUSE Leap 15.1.
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