CVE-2013-1048

Name: CVE-2013-1048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-06T13:10:25.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Debian apache2ctl script in the apache2 package squeeze before 2.2.16-6+squeeze11, wheezy before 2.2.22-13, and sid before 2.2.22-13 for the Apache HTTP Server on Debian GNU/Linux does not properly create the /var/lock/apache2 lock directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Debian apache2ctl script in the apache2 package squeeze before 2.2.16-6+squeeze11, wheezy before 2.2.22-13, and sid before 2.2.22-13 for the Apache HTTP Server on Debian GNU/Linux does not properly create the /var/lock/apache2 lock directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Debian	Apache2	<= 2.2.16-6	Squeeze10
Debian	Apache2	<= 2.2.22-12	Sid

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1048?

How severe is CVE-2013-1048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1048?

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Source: NVD / NIST