VDB-137769 · CVE-2019-12573 · GCVE-0-2019-12573

London Trust Media Private Internet Access v82 on Linux/macOS Parameter link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in London Trust Media Private Internet Access v82 on Linux/macOS. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation as part of Parameter results in link following. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-12573. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in London Trust Media Private Internet Access v82 on Linux/macOS. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation as part of a Parameter leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v82 for Linux and macOS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files. The openvpn_launcher binary is setuid root. This binary supports the --log option, which accepts a path as an argument. This parameter is not sanitized, which allows a local unprivileged user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by any user on the system, including root. This creates a denial of service condition and possible data loss if leveraged by a malicious local user.

The weakness was shared 07/11/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-12573 since 06/02/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. A authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-137773, VDB-137772, VDB-137771 and VDB-137770 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

London Trust Media

Name

Private Internet Access

Version

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/02/2019 🔍
07/11/2019 +39 days 🔍
07/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/26/2023 +1567 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-12573 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12573
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137769
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2019 09:31
Updated: 10/26/2023 08:21
Changes: 07/12/2019 09:31 (38), 07/04/2020 12:02 (17), 10/26/2023 08:21 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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