CVE-2014-5255
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2014-5255 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files. Note: A different vulnerability than CVE-2014-5254.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files. Note: A different vulnerability than CVE-2014-5254.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xcfa Project | Xcfa | < 5.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5255Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5255Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-5255?
xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files. Note: A different vulnerability than CVE-2014-5254.
How severe is CVE-2014-5255?
CVE-2014-5255 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5255?
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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