CVE-2019-12210: High severity yubico pam u2f vulnerability
In Yubico pam-u2f 1.0.7, when configured with debug and a custom debug log file is set using debugfile, that file descriptor is not closed when a new process is spawned. This leads to the file descriptor being inherited into the child process; the child process can then read from and write to it. This can leak sensitive information and also, if written to, be used to fill the disk or plant misinformation.
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What is CVE-2019-12210?
CVE-2019-12210 is a vulnerability in Yubico pam-u2f 1.0.7 that allows a child process to read from and write to a debug log file.
How severe is CVE-2019-12210?
CVE-2019-12210 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).
Which software version is affected by CVE-2019-12210?
The vulnerability affects Yubico pam-u2f version 1.0.7.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12210?
To fix CVE-2019-12210, it is recommended to update Yubico pam-u2f to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12210?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12210 on the following references: [Reference 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00012.html), [Reference 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00018.html), [Reference 3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/06/05/1)