GNU glibc 'pt_chown()' Function CVE-2013-2207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	61960
Class:	Access Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-2207
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Jun 20 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 06 2016 02:52PM
Credit:	Martin Carpenter of Citco
Vulnerable:	IBM DS8800 0 GNU glibc 0 Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

GNU glibc 'pt_chown()' Function CVE-2013-2207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

GNU glibc is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to obtain unauthorized access to the pseudo-terminal of other users. This may aid in further attacks.

GNU glibc 'pt_chown()' Function CVE-2013-2207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

GNU glibc 'pt_chown()' Function CVE-2013-2207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

GNU glibc 'pt_chown()' Function CVE-2013-2207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• glibc Homepage (GNU)