CVE-2014-4150

Name: CVE-2014-4150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-20T17:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4150 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The scheme48-send-definition function in cmuscheme48.el in Scheme 48 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/s48lose.tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The scheme48-send-definition function in cmuscheme48.el in Scheme 48 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/s48lose.tmp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S48	Scheme48	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/13/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.s48.org/cgi-bin/hgwebdir.cgi/s48/rev/a44624256297Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=748766Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/13/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.s48.org/cgi-bin/hgwebdir.cgi/s48/rev/a44624256297Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=748766Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4150?

The scheme48-send-definition function in cmuscheme48.el in Scheme 48 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/s48lose.tmp.

How severe is CVE-2014-4150?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4150 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4150?

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-2014-4150?

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Source: NVD / NIST