CVE-2013-2119

Name: CVE-2013-2119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-03T18:54:11.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2119 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Phusion Passenger gem before 3.0.21 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 for Ruby allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevent application start) or gain privileges by pre-creating a temporary "config" file in a directory with a predictable name in /tmp/ before it is used by the gem.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Phusion Passenger gem before 3.0.21 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 for Ruby allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevent application start) or gain privileges by pre-creating a temporary "config" file in a directory with a predictable name in /tmp/ before it is used by the gem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phusion	Passenger	<= 3.0.20
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.0
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.1
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.2
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.3
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.4
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.5
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.6
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.7
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.8
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.9
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.10
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.11
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.12
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.13
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.14
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.15
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.17
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.18
Phusion	Passenger	3.0.19
Phusion	Passenger	4.0.1
Phusion	Passenger	4.0.2
Phusion	Passenger	4.0.3
Phusion	Passenger	4.0.4
Redhat	Openshift	1.0

References

http://blog.phusion.nl/2013/05/29/phusion-passenger-3-0-21-released/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://blog.phusion.nl/2013/05/29/phusion-passenger-4-0-5-released/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1136.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=892813Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.phusion.nl/2013/05/29/phusion-passenger-3-0-21-released/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://blog.phusion.nl/2013/05/29/phusion-passenger-4-0-5-released/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1136.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=892813Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2119?

How severe is CVE-2013-2119?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2119 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2119?

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