CVE-2013-4169
6.9 · MEDIUMGNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.
Overview
CVE-2013-4169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gnome_display_manager. It was published on September 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gnome_display_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gnome | gnome_display_manager | 0 | Affected |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2013-4169?
CVE-2013-4169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gnome_display_manager. It was published on September 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2013-4169?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4169?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gnome_display_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-4169?
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