#VU79700 Incorrect default permissions in stellarium - CVE-2023-28371

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79700

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28371

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
stellarium
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: stellarium.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

stellarium: 0.12.7 - 1.2

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External links
https://github.com/Stellarium/stellarium/commit/eba61df3b38605befcb43687a4c0a159dbc0c5cb
https://github.com/Stellarium/stellarium/commit/1261f74dc4aa6bbd01ab514343424097f8cf46b7
https://github.com/Stellarium/stellarium/commit/787a894897b7872ae96e6f5804a182210edd5c78
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KG6UNRAOYZJSMIUELY3MMJ5J6LIUZXLT/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/REDZB5J7WDN2P3NYWFO2NNJXSTOFUUKM/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YQ4ZGY5MDDHBEOQTD4IIA2RFID3ATPXA/

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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.