3.6
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5364

First published: Sun Jan 26 2014(Updated: )

Secunia CSI Agent 6.0.0.15017 and earlier, 6.0.1.1007 and earlier, and 7.0.0.21 and earlier, when running on Red Hat Linux, uses world-readable and world-writable permissions for /etc/csia_config.xml, which allows local users to change CSI Agent configuration by modifying this file.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Secunia CSI Agent>=6.0.0<=6.0.0.15017
Secunia CSI Agent>=6.0.1<=6.0.1.1007
Secunia CSI Agent>=7.0.0<=7.0.0.21
Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5364?

    CVE-2013-5364 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to modify configuration files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5364?

    To fix CVE-2013-5364, you should change the permissions of the /etc/csia_config.xml file to restrict access to only authorized users.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2013-5364?

    CVE-2013-5364 affects Secunia CSI Agent versions 6.0.0.15017 and earlier, 6.0.1.1007 and earlier, and 7.0.0.21 and earlier when running on Red Hat Linux.

  • Can a local user exploit CVE-2013-5364?

    Yes, a local user can exploit CVE-2013-5364 by modifying the world-readable and world-writable configuration file to alter the CSI Agent's behavior.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2013-5364?

    The impact of CVE-2013-5364 includes unauthorized changes to the Secunia CSI Agent configuration, potentially leading to security issues.

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