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CVE-2013-4324

4.6 · MEDIUM

spice-gtk 0.14, and possibly other versions, invokes the polkit authority using the insecure polkit_unix_process_new API function, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by…

Published Oct 3, 2013spice-gtk_projectCWE-264EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2013-4324 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting spice-gtk_project spice-gtk. It was published on October 3, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

spice-gtk 0.14, and possibly other versions, invokes the polkit authority using the insecure polkit_unix_process_new API function, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a PolkitUnixProcess PolkitSubject race condition via a (1) setuid process or (2) pkexec process, a related issue to CVE-2013-4288.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from spice-gtk_project. Update spice-gtk 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

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References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00031.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1273.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/54947Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/18/6Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/62538Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00031.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1273.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/54947Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/18/6Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/62538

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4324?

CVE-2013-4324 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting spice-gtk_project spice-gtk. It was published on October 3, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4324?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, 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-2013-4324?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from spice-gtk_project. Update spice-gtk 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-2013-4324?

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