Vulnerability Description
The Trace_OpenLogFile function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/InfraStackModules/TraceModule/TraceModule.c in the Trace module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices uses world-writable permissions for wimaxd.log, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (data corruption) by modifying this file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Wimax Network Service | <= 1.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/08/17
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911122
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/08/17
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911122
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4216?
CVE-2013-4216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Trace_OpenLogFile function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/InfraStackModules/TraceModule/TraceModule.c in the Trace module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX...
How severe is CVE-2013-4216?
CVE-2013-4216 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Wimax Network Service.