Fedup
CVE-2013-6494
LOW
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
fedup 0.9.0 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21 uses a temporary directory with a static name for its download cache, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of system updates).
AnalysisAI
fedup 0.9.0 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21 uses a temporary directory with a static name for its download cache, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of system updates). Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-17. fedup 0.9.0 in Fedora 19, 20, and 21 uses a temporary directory with a static name for its download cache, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of system updates). Affected products include: Fedup Project Fedup.
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.
Same weakness CWE-17 – DEPRECATED: Code
View allSame technique Denial Of Service
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External POC / Exploit Code
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