Vulnerability Description
The check_permission_v1 function in base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.9 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a PolkitUnixProcess PolkitSubject race condition via a (1) setuid process or (2) pkexec process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Linux Imaging And Printing Project | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1274.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2829
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1956-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1002375
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1006674
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1274.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2829
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1956-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1002375
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1006674
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4325?
CVE-2013-4325 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The check_permission_v1 function in base/pkit.py in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) through 3.13.9 does not properly use D-Bus for communication with a polkit authority, which allows local users...
How severe is CVE-2013-4325?
CVE-2013-4325 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-2013-4325?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project.