CVE-2014-6311
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2014-6311 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | Adaptive Communication Environment | <= 6.2.6 |
| Vanderbilt | Adaptive Communication Environment | 6.2.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-6311?
generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2014-6311?
CVE-2014-6311 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6311?
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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