CVE-2009-3289

glib2: folder | symlink permissions change after copy via nautilus

Published Sep 22, 2009 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The g_file_copy function in glib 2.0 sets the permissions of a target file to the permissions of a symbolic link (777), which allows user-assisted local users to modify files of other users, as demonstrated by using Nautilus to modify the permissions of the user home directory.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-841-1 GLib vulnerability
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:22 AM
Reserved
Sep 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 22, 2009, 10:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:11 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 28, 2009, 12:00 AM