What is the severity of CVE-2013-3713?

CVE-2013-3713 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3713?

To fix CVE-2013-3713, ensure you update your openSUSE system to version 16.26.1 or later.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-3713?

CVE-2013-3713 may allow local users to access sensitive information, including the contents of /etc/shadow.

Which versions of openSUSE are affected by CVE-2013-3713?

CVE-2013-3713 affects openSUSE version 13.1 prior to 16.26.1.

Is CVE-2013-3713 related to user group permissions?

Yes, CVE-2013-3713 involves the incorrect addition of the root user to the "users" group, affecting permissions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-3713

medium

4.4

CWE

200

11/1/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-3713: Infoleak

First published: Sat Jan 11 2014(Updated: )

The image creation configuration in aaa_base before 16.26.1 for openSUSE 13.1 KDE adds the root user to the "users" group when installing from a live image, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and possibly have other unspecified impacts, as demonstrated by reading /etc/shadow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SUSE Linux	=13.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3713?
CVE-2013-3713 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3713?
To fix CVE-2013-3713, ensure you update your openSUSE system to version 16.26.1 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-3713?
CVE-2013-3713 may allow local users to access sensitive information, including the contents of /etc/shadow.
Which versions of openSUSE are affected by CVE-2013-3713?
CVE-2013-3713 affects openSUSE version 13.1 prior to 16.26.1.
Is CVE-2013-3713 related to user group permissions?
Yes, CVE-2013-3713 involves the incorrect addition of the root user to the "users" group, affecting permissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3713?
CVE-2013-3713 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3713?
To fix CVE-2013-3713, ensure you update your openSUSE system to version 16.26.1 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-3713?
CVE-2013-3713 may allow local users to access sensitive information, including the contents of /etc/shadow.
Which versions of openSUSE are affected by CVE-2013-3713?
CVE-2013-3713 affects openSUSE version 13.1 prior to 16.26.1.
Is CVE-2013-3713 related to user group permissions?
Yes, CVE-2013-3713 involves the incorrect addition of the root user to the "users" group, affecting permissions.