Vulnerability Description
The IPXPING_COMMAND in contrib/check_ipxping.c in Nagios Plugins 1.4.16 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on /tmp/ipxping/ipxping.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Plugins | 1.4.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/96085
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/310
- http://tracker.nagios.org/view.php?id=451
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957482
- http://osvdb.org/96085
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/310
- http://tracker.nagios.org/view.php?id=451
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957482
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4215?
CVE-2013-4215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The IPXPING_COMMAND in contrib/check_ipxping.c in Nagios Plugins 1.4.16 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on /tmp/ipxping/ipxping.
How severe is CVE-2013-4215?
CVE-2013-4215 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4215?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Plugins.