Vulnerability Description
WebYaST 1.3 uses weak permissions for config/initializers/secret_token.rb, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the Rails secret token from this file.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Suse Lifecycle Management Server | 1.3 |
| Suse | Studio Onsite | 1.3 |
| Suse | Webyast | 1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-01/msg00001.html
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=851116Exploit
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/mult
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-01/msg00001.html
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=851116Exploit
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/mult
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-3709?
CVE-2013-3709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). WebYaST 1.3 uses weak permissions for config/initializers/secret_token.rb, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the Rails secret token from this file.
How severe is CVE-2013-3709?
CVE-2013-3709 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-3709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server, Suse Studio Onsite, Suse Webyast.