CVE-2014-2893

Name: CVE-2014-2893
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-23T15:55:05.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2893 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GetHTMLRunDir function in the scan-build utility in Clang 3.5 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories with predictable names.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GetHTMLRunDir function in the scan-build utility in Clang 3.5 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories with predictable names.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Llvm	Clang	<= 3.5

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2893?

How severe is CVE-2014-2893?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2893 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2893?

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-2014-2893?

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Source: NVD / NIST