Vulnerability Description
GNU Rush 1.7 does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via the --lint option.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Rush | 1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnu.org.ua/gitweb?p=rush.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=00bdccd429517f12dbf37ab43
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=733505Exploit
- http://git.gnu.org.ua/gitweb?p=rush.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=00bdccd429517f12dbf37ab43
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=733505Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6889?
CVE-2013-6889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). GNU Rush 1.7 does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via the --lint option.
How severe is CVE-2013-6889?
CVE-2013-6889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Rush.