Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the post-installation script (mysql-server-5.5.postinst) for MySQL Server 5.5 for Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux creates a configuration file with world-readable permissions before restricting the permissions, which allows local users to read the file and obtain sensitive information such as credentials.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=711600Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/528
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54300Vendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1909-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60424
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=711600Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/528
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54300Vendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1909-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60424
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2162?
CVE-2013-2162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). Race condition in the post-installation script (mysql-server-5.5.postinst) for MySQL Server 5.5 for Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux creates a configuration file with world-readable permissions befor...
How severe is CVE-2013-2162?
CVE-2013-2162 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux.