CVE-2013-6494
First published: Tue Feb 18 2014(Updated: )
fedup 0.9.0 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21 uses a temporary directory with a static name for its download cache, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of system updates).
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedup | =0.9.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =19 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =21 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/wgwoods/fedup/issues/44
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1067295
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/search/CVE-2013-6494
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066679
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/141698.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/142698.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/142933.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70874
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6494?
CVE-2013-6494 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6494?
To fix CVE-2013-6494, ensure that the fedup software is updated to a version that uses a unique temporary directory.
Which versions of fedup are affected by CVE-2013-6494?
Fedup version 0.9.0 is affected by CVE-2013-6494 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21.
Can CVE-2013-6494 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2013-6494 can only be exploited by local users on the affected systems.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2013-6494?
CVE-2013-6494 impacts systems running Fedora 19, 20, and 21 that use fedup version 0.9.0.
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