CVE-2013-1764
First published: Wed Apr 16 2014(Updated: )
The Zypper (aka zypp) backend in PackageKit before 0.8.8 allows local users to downgrade packages via the "install updates" method.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PackageKit | <=0.8.7 | |
| PackageKit | =0.8.1 | |
| PackageKit | =0.8.2 | |
| PackageKit | =0.8.3 | |
| PackageKit | =0.8.4 | |
| PackageKit | =0.8.5 | |
| PackageKit | =0.8.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00026.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/25/20
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=61231
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=804983
- https://gitorious.org/packagekit/packagekit/commit/d3d14631042237bcfe6fb30a60e59bb6d94af425
- https://gitorious.org/packagekit/packagekit/source/NEWS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1764?
CVE-2013-1764 has been assigned a medium severity level due to the potential for local users to downgrade packages.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1764?
To fix CVE-2013-1764, upgrade PackageKit to version 0.8.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1764?
Users of PackageKit versions 0.8.7 and earlier are affected by CVE-2013-1764.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1764?
CVE-2013-1764 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to package downgrading.
Can CVE-2013-1764 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-1764 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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