Privacy Breach in GNOME GLib's GSocketClient due to Proxy Misconfiguration
CVE-2020-6750

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Glib
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2020

What is CVE-2020-6750?

The GSocketClient component of GNOME GLib, up to version 2.62.4, has a vulnerability that may allow it to bypass the specified proxy settings, connecting directly to a target address unexpectedly. This issue arises from improper management of the proxy_addr field and is contingent on timing and network delays, making it sporadic in nature. This poses a significant risk in scenarios where proxies are employed for privacy and anonymity, as direct connections could expose user activities or data.

References

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1989
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160668
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200127-0001/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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