Vulnerability Description
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | <= 2.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1213.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54661Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=988498Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1213.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54661Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=988498Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4169?
CVE-2013-4169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.
How severe is CVE-2013-4169?
CVE-2013-4169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome Display Manager.