What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-0162?

CVE-2013-0162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-0162?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-0162. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ruby Parser CVE-2013-0162

LOW

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2013-03-01 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Ruby Parser

2.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 01, 2013 - 05:40 cve.org

LOW 2.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The diff_pp function in lib/gauntlet_rubyparser.rb in the ruby_parser gem 3.1.1 and earlier for Ruby allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in /tmp.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The diff_pp function in lib/gauntlet_rubyparser.rb in the ruby_parser gem 3.1.1 and earlier for Ruby allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in /tmp. Affected products include: Ryan Davis Ruby Parser.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.