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CVE-2013-6768: Path Traversal

First published: Sun Mar 30 2014(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.2.x and earlier allows attackers to trigger the launch of a Trojan horse app_process program via a crafted PATH environment variable for a /system/xbin/su process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Superuser=1.0.2.1
Android=1.0
Android=1.1
Android=1.5
Android=1.6
Android=2.0
Android=2.0.1
Android=2.1
Android=2.2
Android=2.2-rev1
Android=2.2.1
Android=2.2.2
Android=2.2.3
Android=2.3
Android=2.3-rev1
Android=2.3.1
Android=2.3.2
Android=2.3.3
Android=2.3.4
Android=2.3.5
Android=2.3.6
Android=2.3.7
Android=3.0
Android=3.1
Android=3.2
Android=3.2.1
Android=3.2.2
Android=3.2.4
Android=3.2.6
Android=4.0
Android=4.0.1
Android=4.0.2
Android=4.0.3
Android=4.0.4
Android=4.1
Android=4.1.2
Android=4.2
Android=4.2.1
Android=4.2.2
All of
Superuser=1.0.2.1
Any of
Android=1.0
Android=1.1
Android=1.5
Android=1.6
Android=2.0
Android=2.0.1
Android=2.1
Android=2.2
Android=2.2-rev1
Android=2.2.1
Android=2.2.2
Android=2.2.3
Android=2.3
Android=2.3-rev1
Android=2.3.1
Android=2.3.2
Android=2.3.3
Android=2.3.4
Android=2.3.5
Android=2.3.6
Android=2.3.7
Android=3.0
Android=3.1
Android=3.2
Android=3.2.1
Android=3.2.2
Android=3.2.4
Android=3.2.6
Android=4.0
Android=4.0.1
Android=4.0.2
Android=4.0.3
Android=4.0.4
Android=4.1
Android=4.1.2
Android=4.2
Android=4.2.1
Android=4.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6768?

    CVE-2013-6768 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6768?

    To fix CVE-2013-6768, you should upgrade to a version of the Koushik Dutta Superuser package that is not vulnerable.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6768?

    CVE-2013-6768 specifically affects the Koushik Dutta Superuser package version 1.0.2.1.

  • What happens if CVE-2013-6768 is exploited?

    If CVE-2013-6768 is exploited, attackers can launch a Trojan horse app through a manipulated PATH environment variable.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6768?

    Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2013-6768 is to ensure that the vulnerable version of the Koushik Dutta Superuser package is not installed.

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