#VU69702 Incorrect authorization in USBGuard - CVE-2019-25058

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69702

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-25058

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
USBGuard
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: USBGuard

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the usbguard-dbus daemon. A local user can allow all USB devices to be connected in the future.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

USBGuard: 0.1 - 1.0.0

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External links
https://github.com/USBGuard/usbguard/pull/531
https://github.com/USBGuard/usbguard/issues/273
https://github.com/USBGuard/usbguard/issues/403
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/B3HQVTHHJFQLSWSXA7W3ZHRF72YMPI46/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/B2ET6DU4IA64M6TMQ4X3SG2L6TRPLDN6/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D4QO5J5YEWVX27QXYOGL3BDRV3KXNRQI/
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/04/msg00010.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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