CVE-2013-1813

busybox: insecure directory permissions in /dev

Published Nov 23, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
util-linux/mdev.c in BusyBox before 1.21.0 uses 0777 permissions for parent directories when creating nested directories under /dev/, which allows local users to have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1445-1 busybox security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2559-1 busybox security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-1833 util-linux/mdev.c in BusyBox before 1.21.0 uses 0777 permissions for parent directories when creating nested directories under /dev/, which allows local users to have unknown impact and attack vectors.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:13 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 23, 2013, 11:55 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 1, 2013, 12:00 AM