Vulnerability Description
A certain Debian patch for txt2man 1.5.5, as used in txt2man 1.5.5-2, 1.5.5-4, and others, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/2222.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Txt2Man | 1.5.5-2 |
| Marc Vertes | Txt2Man | 1.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=724614
- http://osvdb.org/97769
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/660
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1979-1
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=724614
- http://osvdb.org/97769
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/660
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1979-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1444?
CVE-2013-1444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A certain Debian patch for txt2man 1.5.5, as used in txt2man 1.5.5-2, 1.5.5-4, and others, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/2222.
How severe is CVE-2013-1444?
CVE-2013-1444 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1444?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Txt2Man, Marc Vertes Txt2Man.