Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-4215 is a local privilege escalation issue in Nagios Plugins 1.4.16. A local user could abuse unsafe temporary-file handling in the IPX ping check to gain higher privileges. This matters most on monitoring servers where untrusted or low-privileged users have local access. Exposure is most likely limited to systems running Nagios Plugins 1.4.16 with the contrib check_ipxping component present or used. The source bundle does not prove broader version or product impact. Treat as a targeted cleanup item for monitoring infrastructure, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize hosts with shared local access or legacy Nagios plugin packages. Mitigation focus: Inventory Nagios Plugins installations and identify any version 1.4.16 deployments.; Check Nagios and operating-system vendor guidance for fixed packages or supported remediation.; Disable or remove check_ipxping where it is not operationally required..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957482CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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