Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in PackStack. A local user could exploit a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in the `/tmp` directory. This vulnerability allows the local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openstack | Essex | - |
| Openstack | Folsom | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0595.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-0261
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=908101
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0595.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=908101
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0261?
CVE-2013-0261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in PackStack. A local user could exploit a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in the `/tmp` directory. This vulnerability allows the local user to overwrite ar...
How severe is CVE-2013-0261?
CVE-2013-0261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openstack Essex, Openstack Folsom.