Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-1624
Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point to a victim-owned location, then replacing it with a symlink to an attacker-controlled location once the get_runtime_dir function is called.
Products affected by CVE-2014-1624
- cpe:2.3:a:python:pyxdg:0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-1624
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 14 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-1624
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.3
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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4.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-1624
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-1624
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/3
oss-security - Fwd: [Python-modules-team] Bug#736247: python-xdg: get_runtime_dir(strict=False): insecure use of /tmp
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65042
python-xdg '/tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90618
python-xdg /tmp symlink CVE-2014-1624 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/4
oss-security - Re: Fwd: [Python-modules-team] Bug#736247: python-xdg: get_runtime_dir(strict=False): insecure use of /tmp
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736247
#736247 - python-xdg: get_runtime_dir(strict=False): insecure use of /tmp (CVE-2014-1624) - Debian Bug report logs
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