CVE-2019-18900

libzypp stores cookies world readable

Description

: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in libzypp of SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 allowed local attackers to read a cookie store used by libzypp, exposing private cookies. This issue affects: SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0 libzypp versions prior to 16.21.2-27.68.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 libzypp versions prior to 16.21.2-2.45.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 17.19.0-3.34.1.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1158763 issue tracking vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00036.html vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00005.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18900?
CVE-2019-18900 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18900?
To fix CVE-2019-18900, 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-2019-18900 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18900 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-2019-18900?
CVE-2019-18900 affects SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0, SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.
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