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CVE-2014-2524

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2014-2524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/rltrace.[PID] file.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/rltrace.[PID] file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MageiaMageia3.0
MageiaMageia4.0
GnuReadline<= 6.3
GnuReadline2.1
GnuReadline2.2
GnuReadline4.0
GnuReadline4.1
GnuReadline4.2
GnuReadline4.3
GnuReadline5.0
GnuReadline5.1
GnuReadline5.2
GnuReadline6.0
GnuReadline6.1
GnuReadline6.2
OpensuseOpensuse12.3
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
FedoraprojectFedora20

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2524?
The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/rltrace.[PID] file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2524?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2524?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST