Vulnerability Description
OpenFabrics ibutils 1.5.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) ibdiagnet.db, (2) ibdiagnet.fdbs, (3) ibdiagnet_ibis.log, (4) ibdiagnet.log, (5) ibdiagnet.lst, (6) ibdiagnet.mcfdbs, (7) ibdiagnet.pkey, (8) ibdiagnet.psl, (9) ibdiagnet.slvl, or (10) ibdiagnet.sm in /tmp/.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Openfabrics | Ibutils | 1.5.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1661.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/87Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/19/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58335
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=927430
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1661.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/87Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/19/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2561?
CVE-2013-2561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). OpenFabrics ibutils 1.5.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) ibdiagnet.db, (2) ibdiagnet.fdbs, (3) ibdiagnet_ibis.log, (4) ibdiagnet.log, (5) ibdiagnet.lst, (6...
How severe is CVE-2013-2561?
CVE-2013-2561 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2561?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Openfabrics Ibutils.