How severe is CVE-2019-13178?

CVE-2019-13178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13178?

CVE-2019-13178 affects Calamares. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13178?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-13178 published?

CVE-2019-13178 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13178

CVE-2019-13178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Calamares with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Calamares
Published: 2019-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

modules/luksbootkeyfile/main.py in Calamares versions 3.1 through 3.2.10 has a race condition between the time when the LUKS encryption keyfile is created and when secure permissions are set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13178?: modules/luksbootkeyfile/main.py in Calamares versions 3.1 through 3.2.10 has a race condition between the time when the LUKS encryption keyfile is created and when secure permissions are set.
How severe is CVE-2019-13178?: CVE-2019-13178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13178?: CVE-2019-13178 affects Calamares. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13178 published?: CVE-2019-13178 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:calamares:calamares:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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