Vulnerability Description
A certain Ubuntu build procedure for perf, as distributed in the Linux kernel packages in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, 12.10, 13.04, and 13.10, sets the HOME environment variable to the ~buildd directory and consequently reads the system configuration file from the ~buildd directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging control over the buildd account.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2013/CVE-2013-1060.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1938-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1939-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1941-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1942-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1943-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1944-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1945-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1946-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1947-1
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1206200
- https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kernel-team/2013-July/031248.html
- https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kernel-team/2013-July/031249.html
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2013/CVE-2013-1060.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1938-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1060?
CVE-2013-1060 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). A certain Ubuntu build procedure for perf, as distributed in the Linux kernel packages in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, 12.10, 13.04, and 13.10, sets the HOME environment variable to the ~buildd direct...
How severe is CVE-2013-1060?
CVE-2013-1060 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1060?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux.