Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-5254
xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files.
Products affected by CVE-2014-5254
- cpe:2.3:a:xcfa_project:xcfa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-5254
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-5254
| 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 | |
|
4.7
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.0
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-5254
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The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-5254
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5254
CVE-2014-5254Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600
#756600 - xcfa: Insecure use of temporary files, subject to race conditions (CVE-2014-5254 CVE-2014-5255) - Debian Bug report logsExploit;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020
Debian xcfa Package Race Condition Multiple Insecure Temporary File Handling VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4
oss-security - Re: CVE request: xcfa: Insecure use of temporary files, subject to race conditionsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95331
xcfa temporary file symlink CVE-2014-5254 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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