GNU Guix CVE-2019-18192 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

GNU Guix is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges. Successful exploits may aid in further attacks. GNU Guix version 1.0.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Technologies Affected

• GNU Guix 1.0.1

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
Restrict local access to trusted and accountable individuals only.

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
To reduce the impact of latent vulnerabilities, always run nonadministrative software as an unprivileged user with minimal access rights.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.