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CVE-2013-0296: Race Condition

First published: Fri Feb 15 2013(Updated: )

Race condition in pigz before 2.2.5 uses permissions derived from the umask when compressing a file before setting that file's permissions to match those of the original file, which might allow local users to bypass intended access permissions while compression is occurring.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/pigz<=2.2.4-1<=2.1.6-1
2.2.4-2
2.1.6-1+squeeze1
debian/pigz
2.6-1
2.8-1
Pigz<=2.2.4-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0296?

    CVE-2013-0296 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of local users bypassing access permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0296?

    To fix CVE-2013-0296, upgrade pigz to version 2.2.5 or later.

  • Which versions of pigz are affected by CVE-2013-0296?

    CVE-2013-0296 affects pigz versions prior to 2.2.5, including 2.2.4-2 and 2.1.6-1+squeeze1.

  • Can CVE-2013-0296 be exploited by remote attackers?

    CVE-2013-0296 cannot be exploited by remote attackers; it can only be exploited by local users.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0296?

    CVE-2013-0296 is a race condition vulnerability that affects file permission settings during compression.

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