CVE-2013-1976

Name: CVE-2013-1976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-07-09T17:55:00.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) tomcat5, (2) tomcat6, and (3) tomcat7 init scripts, as used in the RPM distribution of Tomcat for JBoss Enterprise Web Server 1.0.2 and 2.0.0, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, allow local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) tomcat5-initd.log, (b) tomcat6-initd.log, (c) catalina.out, or (d) tomcat7-initd.log.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) tomcat5, (2) tomcat6, and (3) tomcat7 init scripts, as used in the RPM distribution of Tomcat for JBoss Enterprise Web Server 1.0.2 and 2.0.0, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, allow local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) tomcat5-initd.log, (b) tomcat6-initd.log, (c) catalina.out, or (d) tomcat7-initd.log.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Web Server	1.0.2
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Web Server	2.0.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00013.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0869.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0870.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0871.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0872.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=927622Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00013.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0869.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0870.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0871.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0872.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=927622Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1976?

How severe is CVE-2013-1976?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1976?

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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Source: NVD / NIST