Description
Kile before 1.9.3 does not assign a backup file the same permissions as the original file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | kile | 1:1.9.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | kile | 1:1.9.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | kile | 1:1.9.3-1 | — |
References
- kile-backup-insecure-permission(30414) vdb-entry
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=464713
- 21200 vdb-entry
- ADV-2006-4615 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200611-21 vendor-advisory
- 23099 third-party-advisory
- 23035 third-party-advisory