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CVE-2009-3289
The g_file_copy function in glib 2.0 sets the permissions of...
Vulnerability Description
The g_file_copy function in glib 2.0 sets the permissions of a target file to the permissions of a symbolic link (777), which allows user-assisted local users to modify files of other users, as demonstrated by using Nautilus to modify the permissions of the user home directory.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glib2.0/+bug/418135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39656
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.html
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=593406
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/08/8
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1001
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
glib, opensuse, suse linux enterprise server
Vulnerable Versions:
2.0, 11.0, 11.1, 11
Timeline
Official Publish:
September 22nd, 2009
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.