Vulnerability Description
The Zypper (aka zypp) backend in PackageKit before 0.8.8 allows local users to downgrade packages via the "install updates" method.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Packagekit Project | Packagekit | <= 0.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00026.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/25/20
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=61231Patch
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=804983
- https://gitorious.org/packagekit/packagekit/commit/d3d14631042237bcfe6fb30a60e59
- https://gitorious.org/packagekit/packagekit/source/NEWSVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00026.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/25/20
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=61231Patch
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=804983
- https://gitorious.org/packagekit/packagekit/commit/d3d14631042237bcfe6fb30a60e59
- https://gitorious.org/packagekit/packagekit/source/NEWSVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1764?
CVE-2013-1764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Zypper (aka zypp) backend in PackageKit before 0.8.8 allows local users to downgrade packages via the "install updates" method.
How severe is CVE-2013-1764?
CVE-2013-1764 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Packagekit Project Packagekit.