CVE-2018-19358: High severity gnome keyring vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2018
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Updated

GNOME Keyring through 3.28.2 allows local users to retrieve login credentials via a Secret Service API call and the D-Bus interface if the keyring is unlocked, a similar issue to CVE-2008-7320. One perspective is that this occurs because available D-Bus protection mechanisms (involving the busconfig and policy XML elements) are not used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome gnome-keyring<=3.28.2

Event History

Nov 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Nov 21, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19358?

CVE-2018-19358 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive login credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19358?

To fix CVE-2018-19358, update GNOME Keyring to version 3.28.3 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-19358?

CVE-2018-19358 affects local users of GNOME Keyring versions up to 3.28.2 who have the keyring unlocked.

4

Can CVE-2018-19358 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-19358 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.

5

What are the impacts of CVE-2018-19358?

The impacts of CVE-2018-19358 include the possibility of leaking sensitive credentials stored in the GNOME Keyring.

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