Vulnerability Description
Slackware 14.0 and 14.1, and Slackware LLVM 3.0-i486-2 and 3.3-i486-2, contain world-writable permissions on the /tmp directory which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 14.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-7171Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89915Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-7171Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-7171Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89915Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-7171Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7171?
CVE-2013-7171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Slackware 14.0 and 14.1, and Slackware LLVM 3.0-i486-2 and 3.3-i486-2, contain world-writable permissions on the /tmp directory which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root p...
How severe is CVE-2013-7171?
CVE-2013-7171 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Slackware Slackware Linux.