UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2014-05-23

CVE-2013-4223

gentoo nullmailer Security Advisory (CVE-2013-4223)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-4223 impacting gentoo nullmailer. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Gentoo Nullmailer package before 1.11-r2 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/nullmailer/remotes, which allows local users to obtain SMTP authentication credentials by reading the file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gentoo / nullmailer
Affected Versions 1.11
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

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-2013-4223 impacting gentoo nullmailer.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-4223.yaml
id: cve-2013-4223

info:
  name: gentoo nullmailer - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-4223 affecting gentoo nullmailer.
    Evaluation: The Gentoo Nullmailer package before 1.11-r2 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/nullmailer/remotes, which allows local users to obtain SMTP auth...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-4223
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2013-4223
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2013-4223,gentoo,nullmailer,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "nullmailer"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-4223.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-4223
# Target: gentoo nullmailer | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-4223 (gentoo nullmailer)...")
    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 gentoo nullmailer scope (1.11).")
        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-2013-4223.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-4223
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install nullmailer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade nullmailer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update nullmailer

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

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-4223 in gentoo nullmailer?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gentoo nullmailer 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-2013-4223?

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-2013-4223?

CVE-2013-4223 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-4223
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor gentoo
Product nullmailer
Published 2014-05-23
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N