CVE-2013-6409

CVE-2013-6409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Adequate with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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

Debian adequate before 0.8.1, when run by root with the --user option, allows local users to hijack the tty and possibly gain privileges via the TIOCSTI ioctl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6409?
Debian adequate before 0.8.1, when run by root with the --user option, allows local users to hijack the tty and possibly gain privileges via the TIOCSTI ioctl.
How severe is CVE-2013-6409?
CVE-2013-6409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6409 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6409?
CVE-2013-6409 primarily affects Debian Adequate. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6409?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6409 published?
CVE-2013-6409 was published on 2013-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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