usb-creator CVE-2013-1063 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:62506

Info

usb-creator CVE-2013-1063 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 62506
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2013-1063
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 18 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 18 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Ubuntu
Vulnerable: USB Creator usb-creator 0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

usb-creator CVE-2013-1063 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

usb-creator is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.

Exploit / POC

usb-creator CVE-2013-1063 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].

Solution / Fix

usb-creator CVE-2013-1063 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

usb-creator CVE-2013-1063 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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