Vulnerability Description
backend.py in Jockey before 0.9.7-0ubuntu7.11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Pitt | Jockey | <= 0.9.7-0ubuntu7.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54912Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1957-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jockey/0.9.7-0ubuntu7.11Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54912Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1957-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jockey/0.9.7-0ubuntu7.11Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1065?
CVE-2013-1065 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). backend.py in Jockey before 0.9.7-0ubuntu7.11 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a Pol...
How severe is CVE-2013-1065?
CVE-2013-1065 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-2013-1065?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Martin Pitt Jockey, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.