CVE-2013-4159
First published: Mon Jul 22 2013(Updated: )
ctdb before 2.3 in OpenSUSE 12.3 and 13.1 does not create temporary files securely, which has unspecified impact related to "several temp file vulnerabilities" in (1) tcp/tcp_connect.c, (2) server/eventscript.c, (3) tools/ctdb_diagnostics, (4) config/gdb_backtrace, and (5) include/ctdb_private.h.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ctdb project ctdb | <=2.2 | |
| ctdb project ctdb | =2.0 | |
| ctdb project ctdb | =2.1 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| Mageia | =3.0 | |
| Mageia | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=10104
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=986773#c0
- https://git.samba.org/?p=ctdb.git;a=commitdiff;h=b9b9f6738fba5c32e87cb9c36b358355b444fb9b
- https://git.samba.org/?p=ctdb.git;a=commitdiff;h=6e68797af67bee36f2bad045f94806e7e98f27e9
- https://git.samba.org/?p=ctdb.git;a=commitdiff;h=406e1cb1fdd17ddd239774d0228e3657b73ae68f
- https://git.samba.org/?p=ctdb.git;a=commitdiff;h=4b914d7e217202f3d11a8e95f9f74bc17869475b
- https://git.samba.org/?p=ctdb.git;a=commitdiff;h=dc67a4e24af9d07aead2a1710eeaf5d6cc409201
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1102900
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=986773
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0274.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00052.html
- http://wiki.samba.org/index.php/CTDB2releaseNotes#ctdb_2.5
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:177
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/29/12
- https://git.samba.org/?p=ctdb.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=b9b9f6738fba5c32e87cb9c36b358355b444fb9b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4159?
The severity of CVE-2013-4159 is not explicitly rated, but it relates to several temporary file vulnerabilities that can lead to security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4159?
To fix CVE-2013-4159, upgrade to a version of ctdb that is above 2.2, specifically 2.3 or later.
Which versions of OpenSUSE are affected by CVE-2013-4159?
OpenSUSE versions 12.3 and 13.1 are affected by CVE-2013-4159.
Is CVE-2013-4159 specific to ctdb or does it affect other software?
CVE-2013-4159 specifically affects the ctdb software in the mentioned versions.
What are the implications of CVE-2013-4159 on security?
The implications of CVE-2013-4159 relate to potential unauthorized access or modification due to insecure temporary file handling.
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