CVE-2013-1060: Medium severity Ubuntu vulnerability
Published Sep 25, 2013
·Updated
A certain Ubuntu build procedure for perf, as distributed in the Linux ...
Affected Software
5 affected components
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10
Ubuntu=13.04
Ubuntu=13.10
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:01 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:50 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1060?
CVE-2013-1060 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1060?
To fix CVE-2013-1060, users should upgrade their affected Ubuntu systems to the latest versions released by Canonical.
3
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by CVE-2013-1060?
CVE-2013-1060 affects Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, 12.10, 13.04, and 13.10.
4
Is CVE-2013-1060 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2013-1060 is not considered remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the system.
5
What impact does CVE-2013-1060 have on system security?
CVE-2013-1060 can lead to unauthorized access and potential modifications to system configurations by local users.