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CVE-2013-0261

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Published: Mar 8, 2013Modified: Apr 30, 2026

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8.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.0 / Impact: 6.0
Source: secalert@redhat.com

Description

A flaw was found in PackStack. A local user could exploit a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in the `/tmp` directory. This vulnerability allows the local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data corruption.

Affected (2)

Products: Openstack: Essex, Folsom
Openstack
2 products
Essex
Folsom
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Essex
All versions
Folsom
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-264
CWE-264
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (5)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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