CVE-2014-3422
UnknownEPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lisp/emacs-lisp/find-gc.el in GNU Emacs 24.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file under /tmp/esrc/.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lisp/emacs-lisp/find-gc.el in GNU Emacs 24.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file under /tmp/esrc/.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | <= 24.3 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.0 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.2 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.3 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.4 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.5 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.6 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.7 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21.2 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21.2.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21.3 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21.3.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21.4 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 22.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 22.2 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 22.3 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.2 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.3 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.4 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 24.1 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 24.2 |
| Mageia Project | Mageia | 3 |
| Mageia Project | Mageia | 4 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3422?
lisp/emacs-lisp/find-gc.el in GNU Emacs 24.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file under /tmp/esrc/.
How severe is CVE-2014-3422?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3422 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3422?
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-2014-3422?
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