# CVE-2013-6124: The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to m

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-08-31 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) init scripts in Code Aurora Forum (CAF) releases of Android 4.1.x through 4.4.x allow local users to modify file metadata via a symlink attack on a file accessed by a (1) chown or (2) chmod command, as demonstrated by changing the permissions of an arbitrary file via an attack on the sensor-settings file.

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/insecure-owner-permission-changes-init-shell-scripts-cve-2013-6124

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