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CVE-2013-6435

UnknownEPSS 7.67%

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CVE-2013-6435 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in RPM 4.11.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM file whose installation extracts the contents to temporary files before validating the signature, as demonstrated by installing a file in the /etc/cron.d directory.. EPSS estimates a 7.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in RPM 4.11.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM file whose installation extracts the contents to temporary files before validating the signature, as demonstrated by installing a file in the /etc/cron.d directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.67%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RpmRpm<= 4.11.1
RpmRpm1.2
RpmRpm1.3
RpmRpm1.3.1
RpmRpm1.4
RpmRpm1.4.1
RpmRpm1.4.2
RpmRpm1.4.2\/a
RpmRpm1.4.3
RpmRpm1.4.4
RpmRpm1.4.5
RpmRpm1.4.6
RpmRpm1.4.7
RpmRpm2.0
RpmRpm2.0.1
RpmRpm2.0.2
RpmRpm2.0.3
RpmRpm2.0.4
RpmRpm2.0.5
RpmRpm2.0.6
RpmRpm2.0.7
RpmRpm2.0.8
RpmRpm2.0.9
RpmRpm2.0.10
RpmRpm2.0.11
RpmRpm2.1
RpmRpm2.1.1
RpmRpm2.1.2
RpmRpm2.2
RpmRpm2.2.1
RpmRpm2.2.2
RpmRpm2.2.3
RpmRpm2.2.3.10
RpmRpm2.2.3.11
RpmRpm2.2.4
RpmRpm2.2.5
RpmRpm2.2.6
RpmRpm2.2.7
RpmRpm2.2.8
RpmRpm2.2.9
RpmRpm2.2.10
RpmRpm2.2.11
RpmRpm2.3
RpmRpm2.3.1
RpmRpm2.3.2
RpmRpm2.3.3
RpmRpm2.3.4
RpmRpm2.3.5
RpmRpm2.3.6
RpmRpm2.3.7

Showing 50 of 103 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6435?
Race condition in RPM 4.11.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM file whose installation extracts the contents to temporary files before validating the signature, as demonstrated by installing a file in the /etc/cron.d directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-6435?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6435 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6435?
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