What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4459?

CVE-2013-4459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-4459?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-4459. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Lightdm CVE-2013-4459

LOW

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

2013-11-23 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Lightdm Ubuntu Linux

3.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 23, 2013 - 18:55 cve.org

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

LightDM 1.7.5 through 1.8.3 and 1.9.x before 1.9.2 does not apply the AppArmor profile to the Guest account, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions by leveraging the Guest account.

AnalysisAI

LightDM 1.7.5 through 1.8.3 and 1.9.x before 1.9.2 does not apply the AppArmor profile to the Guest account, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions by leveraging the Guest account. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3). Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. LightDM 1.7.5 through 1.8.3 and 1.9.x before 1.9.2 does not apply the AppArmor profile to the Guest account, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions by leveraging the Guest account. Affected products include: Robert Ancell Lightdm, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: through 1.8.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.