Vulnerability in Systemd_project Systemd
CVE-2013-4392
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.
EPSS: 0.000 (11.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Systemd_project Systemd
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- [oss-security] 20131001 Re: [CVE request] systemd (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4392?
- CVE-2013-4392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Systemd_project Systemd, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2013-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4392?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2013-4392 known to be exploited?
- 24 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.