CVE-2014-0177

Name: CVE-2014-0177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-27T14:55:10.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The am function in lib/hub/commands.rb in hub before 1.12.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary patch file.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The am function in lib/hub/commands.rb in hub before 1.12.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary patch file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Github	Hub	<= 1.12.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/58273URL Repurposed
https://github.com/github/hub/commit/016ec99d25b1cb83cb4367e541177aa431beb600Exploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/58273URL Repurposed
https://github.com/github/hub/commit/016ec99d25b1cb83cb4367e541177aa431beb600Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0177?

The am function in lib/hub/commands.rb in hub before 1.12.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary patch file.

How severe is CVE-2014-0177?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0177?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-0177?

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Source: NVD / NIST