CVE-2013-6435

CVE-2013-6435 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rpm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-74.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6435?
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.
How severe is CVE-2013-6435?
CVE-2013-6435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6435 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6435?
CVE-2013-6435 primarily affects Rpm. In total, 110 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6435?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-6435 published?
CVE-2013-6435 was published on 2014-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (110)

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