CVE-2013-2561
First published: Mon Mar 25 2013(Updated: )
It was reported [1] that ibutils 1.5.7 suffered from a flaw due to improper handling of files in the /tmp directory. This makes ibutils vulnerable to symlink attacks, which could be used to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. [1] <a href="http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/87">http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/87</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| OpenFabrics ibutils | =1.5.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1661.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/87
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/19/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58335
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=927430
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-1894
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/741
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-2561
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1661.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2561?
CVE-2013-2561 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for file overwriting through symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2561?
To fix CVE-2013-2561, you should upgrade ibutils to version 1.5.8 or later and ensure proper file handling in the /tmp directory.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2013-2561?
The impact of CVE-2013-2561 includes the potential overwriting of arbitrary files, which can lead to system compromise.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-2561?
CVE-2013-2561 affects ibutils version 1.5.7 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0.
Is CVE-2013-2561 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2013-2561 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the filesystem to exploit.
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