Missing Authorization in elfutils (Alpine package)



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-16403
CWE-ID CWE-862
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 elfutils (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Missing Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU33983

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16403

CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows customers to change personal profile information for other users. A remote authenticated user can manipulate HTTP request to alter data of other website customers.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

elfutils (Alpine package): 0.168-r2

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2e3d4976eeffb4704cf83e2cc3306293b7c7b2e9


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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