CVE-2019-12594

DOSBox 0.74-2 has Incorrect Access Control

published July 2, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An incorrect access control issue in DOSBox 0.74-2 could let unauthorized access slip through โ€” like a bouncer letting all the wrong folks into the club! ๐ŸŽ‰ Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen without a chef's approval. They could mess with the recipes or sneak free food, causing chaos in the dining area. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive areas of the DOSBox environment, potentially leading to service disruption or undesirable manipulations. While the impact is uncertain, unauthorized access could still lead to unexpected behavior.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen without a chef's approval. They could mess with the recipes or sneak free food, causing chaos in the dining area. This vulnerability arises from flawed access control mechanisms, permitting unauthorized users to access functions that should be restricted. This oversight can lead to unexpected behavior within the application, compromising its integrity.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive areas of the DOSBox environment, potentially leading to service disruption or undesirable manipulations. While the impact is uncertain, unauthorized access could still lead to unexpected behavior. To protect yourself, make sure to upgrade to the latest version of DOSBox that addresses this access control flaw. Regularly review your configurations to ensure that only authorized users have access to critical functionalities. ๐Ÿ”„ You've got this! With the right updates, you can keep your DOSBox environment secure and running smoothly. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06685 ยท 93.9th percentile
Published
2019-07-02T16:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JUL 16:07Z
    DOSBox 0.74-2 has Incorrect Access Control
    cvelistv5