CVE-2013-1771: High severity monkey project vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2019
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Updated

The web server Monkeyd produces a world-readable log (/var/log/monkeyd/master.log) on gentoo.

Affected Software

2 affected components
debian/monkey
Monkey-project Monkey

Event History

Nov 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1771?

CVE-2013-1771 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to exposure of sensitive log information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1771?

To fix CVE-2013-1771, you should configure the permissions of the log file to ensure it is not world-readable.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2013-1771?

The impact of CVE-2013-1771 is that sensitive information may be exposed to unauthorized users via the world-readable log file.

4

Which versions of Monkey are affected by CVE-2013-1771?

CVE-2013-1771 affects all versions of the Monkey web server that produce the world-readable log.

5

Is CVE-2013-1771 specific to any operating system?

Yes, CVE-2013-1771 is specific to the Gentoo operating system configuration of the Monkey web server.

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