Vulnerability Description
A certain Debian patch for GNU GRUB uses world-readable permissions for grub.cfg, which allows local users to obtain password hashes, as demonstrated by reading the password_pbkdf2 directive in the file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Grub | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/291Patch
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/292Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/15/3
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=632598
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/291Patch
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/292Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/15/3
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=632598
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4577?
CVE-2013-4577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). A certain Debian patch for GNU GRUB uses world-readable permissions for grub.cfg, which allows local users to obtain password hashes, as demonstrated by reading the password_pbkdf2 directive in the fi...
How severe is CVE-2013-4577?
CVE-2013-4577 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-2013-4577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Grub.