CVE-2013-4253

Description

The deployment script in the unsupported "OpenShift Extras" set of add-on scripts, in Red Hat Openshift 1, installs a default public key in the root user's authorized_keys file.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a Red Hat Openshift
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/05/19 patch mailing list third party advisory
https://github.com/openshift/openshift-extras/blob/enterprise-2.0/README.md#security-notice third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4253?
CVE-2013-4253 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4253?
To fix CVE-2013-4253, 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-2013-4253 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4253 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-4253?
CVE-2013-4253 affects n/a Red Hat Openshift.
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