Vulnerability Description
rss-newsfeed.php in Nagios Core 3.4.4, 3.5.1, and earlier, when MAGPIE_CACHE_ON is set to 1, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/magpie_cache.
CVSS Score
6.3
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios | <= 3.5.1 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1526.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61747
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=958002
- https://www.nagios.org/projects/nagios-core/history/4x/
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1526.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61747
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=958002
- https://www.nagios.org/projects/nagios-core/history/4x/
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4214?
CVE-2013-4214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). rss-newsfeed.php in Nagios Core 3.4.4, 3.5.1, and earlier, when MAGPIE_CACHE_ON is set to 1, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/magpie_cache.
How severe is CVE-2013-4214?
CVE-2013-4214 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-2013-4214?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios, Redhat Openstack.