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CVE-2013-4392

5.0 · MEDIUM

systemd, when updating file permissions, allows local users to change the permissions and SELinux security contexts for arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.

Published Oct 28, 2013systemd_projectCWE-59EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2013-4392 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting systemd_project systemd. It was published on October 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

systemd, when updating file permissions, allows local users to change the permissions and SELinux security contexts for arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from systemd_project. Update systemd 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
systemd_projectsystemd>= 0, < 239Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725357Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/9Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859060Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725357Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/9Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859060

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4392?

CVE-2013-4392 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting systemd_project systemd. It was published on October 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4392?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4392?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from systemd_project. Update systemd 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-2013-4392?

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