Polkit Policy Vulnerability in gnome-system-log Allows Unauthorized File Access
CVE-2012-5535

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome-system-log

Status
Gnome-system-log
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 November 2019

What is CVE-2012-5535?

The gnome-system-log application is affected by a vulnerability in its polkit policy that allows unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to read sensitive files that should be protected, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. It's crucial for users to apply the necessary security patches provided by the vendor to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

gnome-system-log < 3.4.1

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5535
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5535
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5535
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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