Vulnerability Description
The Gentoo Nullmailer package before 1.11-r2 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/nullmailer/remotes, which allows local users to obtain SMTP authentication credentials by reading the file.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Nullmailer | 1.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/96177
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/337
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/339
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61743
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=480376
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86384
- http://osvdb.org/96177
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/337
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/339
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61743
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=480376
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86384
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4223?
CVE-2013-4223 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Gentoo Nullmailer package before 1.11-r2 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/nullmailer/remotes, which allows local users to obtain SMTP authentication credentials by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2013-4223?
CVE-2013-4223 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4223?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Nullmailer.