Vulnerability Description
userpref.c in libimobiledevice 1.1.4, when $HOME and $XDG_CONFIG_HOME are not set, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) HostCertificate.pem, (2) HostPrivateKey.pem, (3) libimobiledevicerc, (4) RootCertificate.pem, or (5) RootPrivateKey.pem in /tmp/root/.config/libimobiledevice/.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libimobiledevice | Libimobiledevice | 1.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libiphone.lighthouseapp.com/projects/27916-libiphone/tickets/331-insecure
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/11
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1927-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/libimobiledevice/%2Bbug/1164263Exploit
- http://libiphone.lighthouseapp.com/projects/27916-libiphone/tickets/331-insecure
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/11
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1927-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/libimobiledevice/%2Bbug/1164263Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2142?
CVE-2013-2142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). userpref.c in libimobiledevice 1.1.4, when $HOME and $XDG_CONFIG_HOME are not set, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) HostCertificate.pem, (2) HostPrivateKey.p...
How severe is CVE-2013-2142?
CVE-2013-2142 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-2013-2142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libimobiledevice Libimobiledevice.