Vulnerability Description
fedup 0.9.0 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21 uses a temporary directory with a static name for its download cache, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of system updates).
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedup Project | Fedup | 0.9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/141698.hVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/142698.hVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/142933.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70874
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066679Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/wgwoods/fedup/issues/44PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/141698.hVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/142698.hVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/142933.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70874
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066679Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/wgwoods/fedup/issues/44PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6494?
CVE-2013-6494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). fedup 0.9.0 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21 uses a temporary directory with a static name for its download cache, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of system updates).
How severe is CVE-2013-6494?
CVE-2013-6494 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-2013-6494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedup Project Fedup, Fedoraproject Fedora.