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.
MediumCVSS 4.7
EPSS 0.34%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xcfa(Debian:12) | < 5.0.1-1 | 5.0.1-1 |
| debian/xcfa(Debian:13) | < 5.0.1-1 | 5.0.1-1 |
| debian/xcfa(Debian:14) | < 5.0.1-1 | 5.0.1-1 |
| xcfa project xcfa | < 5.0.1 | 5.0.1 |
| xcfa | = 4.3.8-1 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2014-5254 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- www.openwall.com mailing-list third-party-advisory
- www.securityfocus.com third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- bugs.debian.org exploit mailing-list third-party-advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking