CVE-2013-7171
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.34%
Last modified
CVE-2013-7171 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Slackware 14.0 and 14.1, and Slackware LLVM 3.0-i486-2 and 3.3-i486-2, contain world-writable permissions on the /tmp directory which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 6.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Slackware 14.0 and 14.1, and Slackware LLVM 3.0-i486-2 and 3.3-i486-2, contain world-writable permissions on the /tmp directory which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 14.0 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 14.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-7171Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89915Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-7171Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-7171Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89915Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-7171Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-7171?
Slackware 14.0 and 14.1, and Slackware LLVM 3.0-i486-2 and 3.3-i486-2, contain world-writable permissions on the /tmp directory which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2013-7171?
CVE-2013-7171 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7171?
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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