What is the vulnerability status of CVE-2019-18899?

This vulnerability affects the apt-cacher-ng package of openSUSE Leap 15.1 versions prior to 3.1-lp151.3.3.1.

How does CVE-2019-18899 affect openSUSE Leap 15.1?

The vulnerability in apt-cacher-ng can allow local attackers to influence the outcome of operations.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-18899?

The severity rating of this vulnerability is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

How can I fix CVE-2019-18899?

To fix this vulnerability, update the apt-cacher-ng package to version 3.1-lp151.3.3.1 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18899?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-18899 in the references provided: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00057.html, http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00065.html, https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1157703

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-18899

medium

6.2

CWE

269

23/1/2020

17/9/2024

CVE-2019-18899: apt-cacher-ng insecure use of /run/apt-cacher-ng

First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(Updated: )

The apt-cacher-ng package of openSUSE Leap 15.1 runs operations in user owned directory /run/apt-cacher-ng with root privileges. This can allow local attackers to influence the outcome of these operations. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.1 apt-cacher-ng versions prior to 3.1-lp151.3.3.1.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apt-cacher-ng Project Apt-cacher-ng	<3.1-lp151.3.3.1
openSUSE Leap	=15.1
Opensuse Backports	=sle-15-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability status of CVE-2019-18899?
This vulnerability affects the apt-cacher-ng package of openSUSE Leap 15.1 versions prior to 3.1-lp151.3.3.1.
How does CVE-2019-18899 affect openSUSE Leap 15.1?
The vulnerability in apt-cacher-ng can allow local attackers to influence the outcome of operations.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-18899?
The severity rating of this vulnerability is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2019-18899?
To fix this vulnerability, update the apt-cacher-ng package to version 3.1-lp151.3.3.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18899?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-18899 in the references provided: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00057.html, http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00065.html, https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1157703

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