UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2013-03-05

CVE-2013-0292

freedesktop dbus-glib Security Advisory (CVE-2013-0292)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-0292 impacting freedesktop dbus-glib. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The dbus_g_proxy_manager_filter function in dbus-gproxy in Dbus-glib before 0.100.1 does not properly verify the sender of NameOwnerChanged signals, which allows local users to gain privileges via a spoofed signal.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product freedesktop / dbus-glib
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2013-0292 impacting freedesktop dbus-glib.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-0292.yaml
id: cve-2013-0292

info:
  name: freedesktop dbus-glib - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-0292 affecting freedesktop dbus-glib.
    Evaluation: The dbus_g_proxy_manager_filter function in dbus-gproxy in Dbus-glib before 0.100.1 does not properly verify the sender of NameOwnerChanged signals, w...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-0292
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2013-0292
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2013-0292,freedesktop,dbus-glib,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dbus-glib"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-0292.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-0292
# Target: freedesktop dbus-glib | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-0292 (freedesktop dbus-glib)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against freedesktop dbus-glib scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2013-0292.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-0292
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dbus-glib 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dbus-glib 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dbus-glib

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i dbus-glib 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i dbus-glib

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-0292 in freedesktop dbus-glib?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update freedesktop dbus-glib packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2013-0292?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2013-0292?

CVE-2013-0292 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-0292
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor freedesktop
Product dbus-glib
Published 2013-03-05
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C