Vulnerability Details : 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.
Products affected by CVE-2014-6311
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:adaptive_communication_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:adaptive_communication_environment:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:adaptive_communication_environment:6.2.7:dfsg-2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-6311
0.32%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-6311
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-6311
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The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-6311
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5
oss-security - Re: CVE request: /tmp file vulnerability in aceMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709
#760709 - ace: CVE-2014-6311: /tmp file vulnerability in generate_doxygen.pl - Debian Bug report logsThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6
oss-security - Re: CVE request: /tmp file vulnerability in aceMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311
CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
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