Insecure Permissions in JetBrains Kotlin Allow File Access
CVE-2020-29582

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jetbrains
Status
Kotlin
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-29582?

A vulnerability in JetBrains Kotlin prior to version 1.4.21 arose from the use of a flawed Java API for creating temporary files and folders. This flaw allowed attackers to exploit insecure permissions, potentially enabling them to read sensitive data from affected files and browse through directories. The exposure of sensitive information poses a significant risk, making prompt updates and security assessments crucial for users of affected versions.

References

https://blog.jetbrains.com
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2721aba31a8562639c4...
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https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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