CVE-2013-4392: Race Condition

Published Sep 20, 2012
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Updated

A TOCTOU (time-of-check time-of-use) race condition was found in the way systemd, a system and service manager, used to update file permissions and SELinux security contexts. A local attacker could use this flaw to conduct symbolic link attacks possibly leading to their ability to modify permissions / security context of a path different than originally intended / requested.

Issue found by Florian Weimer, Red Hat Product Security Team

Other sources

systemd, when updating file permissions, allows local users to change the permissions and SELinux security contexts for arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Systemd Project Systemd<239

Event History

Sep 20, 2012
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 28, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4392?

CVE-2013-4392 has been classified with high severity due to its potential to allow local attackers to modify permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4392?

To fix CVE-2013-4392, update systemd to version 239 or later, where the flaw has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4392?

CVE-2013-4392 affects versions of systemd prior to version 239.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4392?

CVE-2013-4392 is a TOCTOU (time-of-check time-of-use) race condition vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2013-4392 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2013-4392 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.

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