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7.6

rpm before 4.11.2 lets attacker run code via malicious package

CVE-2013-6435 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The rpm package manager version 4.11.1 and earlier can be tricked into running attacker code when it processes a specially crafted installation file. This could let an attacker place unwanted programs or scheduled tasks on the system. Upgrade rpm to a newer version that includes the fix.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
rpm rpm 2.3.1
2.3.2
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
2.2.10
2.2.11
2.3
<= 4.11.1
1.2
1.3
1.3.1
90 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
debian debian_linux 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Race condition in RPM 4.11.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM file whose installation extracts the contents to temporary files before validating the s...
Race condition in RPM 4.11.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM file whose installation extracts the contents to temporary files before validating the signature, as demonstrated by installing a file in the /etc/cron.d directory.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.6 High
Exploitation
8% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-74Injection
Timeline
Published16 Dec 2014
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-6435 · NVD
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