CVE-2013-1427

Description

The configuration file for the FastCGI PHP support for lighttpd before 1.4.28 on Debian GNU/Linux creates a socket file with a predictable name in /tmp, which allows local users to hijack the PHP control socket and perform unauthorized actions such as forcing the use of a different version of PHP via a symlink attack or a race condition.

Category

1.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://osvdb.org/91462 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82897 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58528 vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2649 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1427?
CVE-2013-1427 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1427?
To fix CVE-2013-1427, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-1427 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-1427 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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