CVE-2019-12594 Missing authorization in n/a

What is CVE-2019-12594?

CVE-2019-12594 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 2 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DOSBox 0.74-2 has Incorrect Access Control.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12594?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Dosbox Dosbox.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12594?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-12594 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12594 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-12594, GHSA-rw2q-93pv-wvmq, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-12594.