#VU89095 Incorrect default permissions in Eternal Terminal - CVE-2022-48258

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89095

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48258

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Eternal Terminal
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: MisterTea

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for logfiles set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Eternal Terminal: 1.1.1 - 6.2.1

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External links
https://github.com/MisterTea/EternalTerminal/issues/555
https://github.com/MisterTea/EternalTerminal/pull/556
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/16/1

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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.