CVE-2018-13054
First published: Mon Jul 02 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Cinnamon 1.9.2 through 3.8.6. The cinnamon-settings-users.py GUI runs as root and allows configuration of (for example) other users' icon files in _on_face_browse_menuitem_activated and _on_face_menuitem_activated. These icon files are written to the respective user's $HOME/.face location. If an unprivileged user prepares a symlink pointing to an arbitrary location, then this location will be overwritten with the icon content.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Linux Mint Cinnamon | >=1.9.2<=3.8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13054?
CVE-2018-13054 is a vulnerability in Cinnamon versions 1.9.2 through 3.8.6 that allows unauthorized users to modify other users' icon files.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13054?
CVE-2018-13054 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2018-13054 affect Debian Debian Linux?
CVE-2018-13054 affects Debian Debian Linux version 8.0.
How does CVE-2018-13054 affect Linuxmint Cinnamon?
CVE-2018-13054 affects Linuxmint Cinnamon versions 1.9.2 through 3.8.6.
How can I fix CVE-2018-13054?
To fix CVE-2018-13054, upgrade Cinnamon to a version higher than 3.8.6.
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