How severe is CVE-2013-1067?

CVE-2013-1067 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1067 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1067?

CVE-2013-1067 primarily affects Canonical Ubuntu Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1067?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1067 published?

CVE-2013-1067 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1067

CVE-2013-1067 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Published: 2013-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apport 2.12.5 and earlier uses weak permissions for core dump files created by setuid binaries, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1067?: Apport 2.12.5 and earlier uses weak permissions for core dump files created by setuid binaries, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2013-1067?: CVE-2013-1067 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1067 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1067?: CVE-2013-1067 primarily affects Canonical Ubuntu Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1067?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1067 published?: CVE-2013-1067 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2007-1

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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