CVE-2013-4482: Medium severity luci vulnerability
Untrusted search path vulnerability in python-paste-script (aka paster) in Luci 0.26.0, when started using the initscript, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse .egg-info file in the (1) current working directory or (2) its parent directories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4482?
CVE-2013-4482 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4482?
To fix CVE-2013-4482, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of the affected software or remove any untrusted .egg-info files from the working directories.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-4482?
Users of luci version 0.26.0 on Scientific Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 are primarily affected by CVE-2013-4482.
What causes CVE-2013-4482?
CVE-2013-4482 is caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows the execution of malicious files in certain directories.
Can CVE-2013-4482 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-4482 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.