CVE-2013-1874: Medium severity call/cc chicken vulnerability
Untrusted search path vulnerability in csi in Chicken before 4.8.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse .csirc in the current working directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1874?
CVE-2013-1874 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1874?
To fix CVE-2013-1874, upgrade to Chicken version 4.8.2 or later to mitigate the untrusted search path issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1874?
CVE-2013-1874 affects local users running vulnerable versions of Chicken up to 4.8.1.
What type of attacks can CVE-2013-1874 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1874 can facilitate attacks where a local user executes arbitrary code by placing a malicious .csirc file in the current working directory.
Is CVE-2013-1874 still a concern?
CVE-2013-1874 should no longer be a concern if users are running Chicken version 4.8.2 or later, which has patched the vulnerability.