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CVE-2013-4392: systemd, when updating file permissions, allows local users to change the permissions and SELinux security...

systemd, when updating file permissions, allows local users to change the permissions and SELinux security contexts for arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.

MediumCVSS 5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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A local user could abuse systemd's permission-update handling to make systemd change permissions and SELinux contexts on arbitrary files through a symlink. This can expose sensitive local data, but the provided sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems running vulnerable systemd packages, especially shared or multi-user hosts. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions or distributions beyond public Red Hat, Debian, and oss-security references. Treat this as a moderate legacy Linux hardening issue. It is not remote-code-execution based on the bundle, but it can matter on shared systems where local users exist and sensitive files rely on permissions or SELinux contexts for protection. Mitigation focus: Check current Red Hat, Debian, or distribution guidance for affected systemd package status.; Update systemd through the operating system vendor's supported package channel.; Prioritize remediation on multi-user, shared hosting, and sensitive Linux servers..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.33.6Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2013-4392Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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