HIGH
CVE-2013-6435
CWE-74Published: December 16, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.6
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-6435 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-6435
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-74
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 16, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-74)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-6435 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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