CVE-2013-0665 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can replace executable files due to weak directory permissions, allowing them to gain elevated privileges on systems running SEL AcSELerator QuickSet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-0665?
CVE-2013-0665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) AcSELerator QuickSet before 5.12.0.1 uses weak permissions for its Program Files directory, which allows local users to replace executable files, and consequently gain privileges, via standard filesystem operations.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0665?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Selinc Acselerator Quickset.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0665?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0665 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-0665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0665 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8rp-42vm-r2xv.