CVE-2013-7283: Race Condition
Published Jan 9, 2014
·Updated
Race condition in the libreswan.spec files for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Fedora packages in libreswan 3.6 has unspecified impact and attack vectors, involving the /var/tmp/libreswan-nss-pwd temporary file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
libreswan Libreswan=3.6
Remediation
Event History
Jan 9, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7283?
CVE-2013-7283 has an unspecified severity level due to the lack of detailed impact information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-7283?
To fix CVE-2013-7283, upgrade to a version of Libreswan later than 3.6 that addresses the race condition vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2013-7283?
CVE-2013-7283 affects Libreswan version 3.6 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Fedora platforms.
4
What impact does CVE-2013-7283 have?
The impact of CVE-2013-7283 is currently unspecified, making it difficult to assess the risk.
5
Are there workarounds for CVE-2013-7283?
There are no specific workarounds provided for CVE-2013-7283, making upgrading the only recommended action.