Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201811-15
=========================================
Severity: High
Date    : 2018-11-15
CVE-ID  : CVE-2018-19039
Package : grafana
Type    : arbitrary filesystem access
Remote  : Yes
Link    : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-811

Summary
======
The package grafana before version 5.3.4-1 is vulnerable to arbitrary
filesystem access.

Resolution
=========
Upgrade to 5.3.4-1.

# pacman -Syu "grafana>=5.3.4-1"

The problem has been fixed upstream in version 5.3.4.

Workaround
=========
None.

Description
==========
Al security issue has been found in grafana before 5.3.3, that could
allow any users with Editor or Admin permissions in Grafana to read any
file that the Grafana process can read from the filesystem. Note, that
in order to exploit this you would need to be logged in to the system
as a legitimate user with Editor or Admin permissions.

Impact
=====
A remote, authenticated attacker is able to read any file that is
accessible to the Grafana process.

References
=========
https://grafana.com/blog/2018/11/13/grafana-5.3.3-and-4.6.5-released-with-important-security-fix/
https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2018-19039

ArchLinux: 201811-15: grafana: arbitrary filesystem access

November 19, 2018

Summary

Al security issue has been found in grafana before 5.3.3, that could allow any users with Editor or Admin permissions in Grafana to read any file that the Grafana process can read from the filesystem. Note, that in order to exploit this you would need to be logged in to the system as a legitimate user with Editor or Admin permissions.

Resolution

Upgrade to 5.3.4-1. # pacman -Syu "grafana>=5.3.4-1"
The problem has been fixed upstream in version 5.3.4.

References

https://grafana.com/blog/2018/11/13/grafana-5.3.3-and-4.6.5-released-with-important-security-fix/ https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2018-19039

Severity
Package : grafana
Type : arbitrary filesystem access
Remote : Yes
Link : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-811

Workaround

None.

Related News

4.Lock AbstractDigital Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Tails 6.2 is a new Linux distribution release that expands its multilingual support and improves security features. The distribution is a
19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compelling reasons to consider it for desktop usage. While AlmaLinux is primarily known as a
32.Lock Code Circular Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Linux admins and security practitioners face significant challenges in keeping their Linux systems secure amidst the constant threat of kernel bugs.
1.Penguin Landscape Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
A significant security threat, known as the Spectre v2 exploit, has been observed targeting Linux systems running on modern Intel processors. Let's
10.FingerPrint Locks Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The recent release of I2P 2.5.0 , an anonymous P2P network that protects against online censorship, surveillance, and monitoring, has brought a slew
24.Key Code Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The Akira ransomware group has extorted approximately $42 million from over 250 victims since January 1, 2024. The group initially focused on
5.ShakingHands Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
At The Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit North America , Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, discussed various topics related to Linux
30.Lock Globe Motherboard Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
The SPDX 3.0 release marks a significant milestone in software management, particularly for Linux admins, infosec professionals, internet security
Sign Up

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved