CVE-2013-1090: High severity openSUSE openSUSE vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2013
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Updated

The SUSE horde5 package before 5.0.2-2.4.1 sets incorrect ownership for certain configuration files and directories including /etc/apache2/vhosts.d, which allows local wwwrun users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3

Event History

Dec 6, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1090?

CVE-2013-1090 is considered to be of medium severity due to improper ownership settings allowing privilege escalation for local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1090?

To fix CVE-2013-1090, ensure that the ownership and permissions of the affected configuration files and directories are properly set for security.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-1090?

The vulnerability affects users of the SUSE horde5 package prior to version 5.0.2-2.4.1 on openSUSE 12.3.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2013-1090?

The risks associated with CVE-2013-1090 include potential privilege escalation in a local environment, allowing unauthorized actions by wwwrun users.

5

Can CVE-2013-1090 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2013-1090 is primarily a local privilege escalation vulnerability and does not involve remote exploitation.

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