Vulnerability Description
ubuntu-system-service 0.2.4 before 0.2.4.1. 0.2.3 before 0.2.3.1, and 0.2.2 before 0.2.2.1 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a PolkitUnixProcess PolkitSubject race condition via a (1) setuid process or (2) pkexec process, a related issue to CVE-2013-4288.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Michael Vogt | Ubuntu-System-Service | 0.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54907Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1962-1Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54907Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1962-1Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1062?
CVE-2013-1062 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). ubuntu-system-service 0.2.4 before 0.2.4.1. 0.2.3 before 0.2.3.1, and 0.2.2 before 0.2.2.1 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users to bypass int...
How severe is CVE-2013-1062?
CVE-2013-1062 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1062?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Michael Vogt Ubuntu-System-Service.