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MEDIUM · 6.9

CVE-2013-4777

A certain configuration of Android 2.3.7 on the Motorola Defy XT phone for Republic Wireless uses init to create a /dev/socket/init_runit socket that listens for shell commands, which allows local use...

Vulnerability Description

A certain configuration of Android 2.3.7 on the Motorola Defy XT phone for Republic Wireless uses init to create a /dev/socket/init_runit socket that listens for shell commands, which allows local users to gain privileges by interacting with a LocalSocket object.

CVSS Score

6.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid2.3.7
MotorolaDefy Xt-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-4777?

CVE-2013-4777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). A certain configuration of Android 2.3.7 on the Motorola Defy XT phone for Republic Wireless uses init to create a /dev/socket/init_runit socket that listens for shell commands, which allows local use...

How severe is CVE-2013-4777?

CVE-2013-4777 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-2013-4777?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Motorola Defy Xt.