CVE-2014-3981
UnknownEPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. acinclude.m4, as used in the configure script in PHP 5.5.13 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/phpglibccheck file.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
acinclude.m4, as used in the configure script in PHP 5.5.13 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/phpglibccheck file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | < 5.3.29 |
| Php | Php | >= 5.4.0, < 5.4.30 |
| Php | Php | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.14 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141390017113542&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/06/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683486Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67390Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1104978Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141390017113542&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/06/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683486Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67390Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1104978Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3981?
acinclude.m4, as used in the configure script in PHP 5.5.13 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/phpglibccheck file.
How severe is CVE-2014-3981?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3981?
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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