VDB-323888 · CVE-2025-59378 · EUVD-2025-29155

GNU Guix content-addressed-mirrors File resource transfer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNU Guix. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component content-addressed-mirrors File Handler. Such manipulation leads to resource transfer. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-59378. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Guix (unknown version) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component content-addressed-mirrors File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-669. The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In guix-daemon in GNU Guix before 1618ca7, a content-addressed-mirrors file can be written to create a setuid program that allows a regular user to gain the privileges of the build user that runs it (even after the build has ended).

The advisory is shared for download at guix.gnu.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-59378 since 09/15/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Applying the patch 1618ca7aa2ee8b6519ee9fd0b965e15eca2bfe45 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at codeberg.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-29155). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Guix

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource transfer
CWE: CWE-669
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 1618ca7aa2ee8b6519ee9fd0b965e15eca2bfe45

Timelineinfo

09/15/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/15/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
09/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: guix.gnu.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59378 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59378
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323888
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2025 09:26
Updated: 09/15/2025 11:48
Changes: 09/15/2025 09:26 (64), 09/15/2025 11:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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