CVE-2013-2217
First published: Thu Jun 27 2013(Updated: )
cache.py in Suds 0.4, when tempdir is set to None, allows local users to redirect SOAP queries and possibly have other unspecified impact via a symlink attack on a cache file with a predictable name in /tmp/suds/.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/suds-py3 | >=0<1.4.4.1 | 1.4.4.1 |
| pip/suds | <=0.4 | 1.0.0 |
| Suds by Jeff Ortel | =0.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00062.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/27/8
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2008-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978696
- https://192.168.132.10/services/fwif/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=978696#c0
- http://docs.python.org/2/library/tempfile.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=979069
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=979070
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/27/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=766910&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=766910&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1030681
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1030681&action=edit
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2217
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vpqp-hx68-p2wx (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/suds/PYSEC-2013-32.yaml
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/suds-py3/PYSEC-2013-33.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2217?
CVE-2013-2217 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2217?
To fix CVE-2013-2217, upgrade to the latest version of Suds or Suds-Py3, specifically version 1.4.4.1 or higher.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-2217?
CVE-2013-2217 affects Suds versions up to 0.4 and is relevant for certain versions of openSUSE and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What does CVE-2013-2217 exploit?
CVE-2013-2217 can be exploited through a symlink attack targeting a cache file created in the /tmp/suds/ directory.
Can CVE-2013-2217 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2013-2217 is a local vulnerability and requires access to the affected system to exploit.
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