CVE-2013-6124 — LOW (3.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to modify file metadata via a symlink attack on a file accessed by a (1) chown or (2) chmod command, as demonstrated by changing the permissions of an arbitrary file via an attack on the sensor-settings file.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codeaurora	Android-Msm	3.2.54

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/insecure-owner-permissioVendor Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/insecure-owner-permissioVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-6124?

CVE-2013-6124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to modify file metadata via a symlink attack on a file accessed ...

How severe is CVE-2013-6124?

CVE-2013-6124 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6124?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codeaurora Android-Msm.