CVE-2013-1429
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2013-1429 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Lintian before 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to gather information about the "host" system using crafted symlinks.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Lintian before 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to gather information about the "host" system using crafted symlinks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Lintian | < 2.5.10.5 |
| Debian | Lintian | 2.5.11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lintian/+bug/1169636Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2013/CVE-2013-1429.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1429Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lintian/+bug/1169636Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2013/CVE-2013-1429.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1429Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-1429?
Lintian before 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to gather information about the "host" system using crafted symlinks.
How severe is CVE-2013-1429?
CVE-2013-1429 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1429?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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