CVE-2013-2207

CVE-2013-2207 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Glibc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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

Description

pt_chown in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.18 does not properly check permissions for tty files, which allows local users to change the permission on the files and obtain access to arbitrary pseudo-terminals by leveraging a FUSE file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2207?
pt_chown in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.18 does not properly check permissions for tty files, which allows local users to change the permission on the files and obtain access to arbitrary pseudo-terminals by leveraging a FUSE file system.
How severe is CVE-2013-2207?
CVE-2013-2207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2207 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2207?
CVE-2013-2207 primarily affects Gnu Glibc. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2207?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2207 published?
CVE-2013-2207 was published on 2013-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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