# CVE-2009-3289: 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-as

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-09-22 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glib2.0/+bug/418135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39656
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.html
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=593406
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/08/8
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1001

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