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CVE-2013-4169

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2013-4169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGnome Display Manager<= 2.21
GnomeGnome Display Manager0.7
GnomeGnome Display Manager1.0
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.0
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.13
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.1
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.3
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.4
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.5
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.6
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.7
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.8
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.9
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.10
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.11
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.14.12
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.15
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.16
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.16.1
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.16.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.17
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.18
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.18.1
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.18.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.18.3
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.19
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.19.1
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.19.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.19.3
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.19.4
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.0
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.1
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.3
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.4
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.5
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.6
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.7
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.8
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.9
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.10

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4169?
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.21.1 allows local users to change permissions of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on /tmp/.X11-unix/.
How severe is CVE-2013-4169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4169?
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