CVE-2018-14335
24.07.2018, 13:29
An issue was discovered in H2 1.4.197. Insecure handling of permissions in the backup function allows attackers to read sensitive files (outside of their permissions) via a symlink to a fake database file.
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| h2database | h2 | 1.4.197 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Ubuntu Releases
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The software 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.
- CWE-276 - Incorrect Default PermissionsDuring installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
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