CVE-2014-5255

7.0 · HIGH

Published Nov 21, 2019 xcfa_project CWE-362 EPSS 0.37% (30th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Overview

CVE-2014-5255 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xcfa_project xcfa. It was published on November 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files. Note: A different vulnerability than CVE-2014-5254.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xcfa_project. Update xcfa to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
xcfa_project	xcfa	>= 0, < 5.0.1	Affected

References

Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020 Ref bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600 Ref bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2014-5255 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95332 Ref security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5255 Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020 Ref bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600 Ref bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2014-5255

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5255?

CVE-2014-5255 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xcfa_project xcfa. It was published on November 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5255?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5255?

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