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CVE-2013-6124

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2013-6124 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to modify file metadata via a symlink attack on a file accessed by a (1) chown or (2) chmod command, as demonstrated by changing the permissions of an arbitrary file via an attack on the sensor-settings file.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to modify file metadata via a symlink attack on a file accessed by a (1) chown or (2) chmod command, as demonstrated by changing the permissions of an arbitrary file via an attack on the sensor-settings file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.54—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.55—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.56—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.57—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.58—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.59—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.60—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.61—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.2.62—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.72—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.73—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.74—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.75—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.76—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.77—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.78—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.79—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.80—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.81—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.82—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.83—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.84—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.85—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.86—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.87—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.88—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.89—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.90—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.91—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.92—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.93—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.94—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.95—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.96—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.97—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.98—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.99—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.100—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.101—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.102—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.4.103—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.22—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.23—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.24—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.25—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.26—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.27—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.28—
CodeauroraAndroid-Msm3.10.29—

Showing 50 of 140 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6124?
The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to modify file metadata via a symlink attack on a file accessed by a (1) chown or (2) chmod command, as demonstrated by changing the permissions of an arbitrary file via an attack on the sensor-settings file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6124?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6124 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6124?
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