Vulnerability Description
The am function in lib/hub/commands.rb in hub before 1.12.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary patch file.
CVSS Score
3.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Hub | <= 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58273URL Repurposed
- https://github.com/github/hub/commit/016ec99d25b1cb83cb4367e541177aa431beb600ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58273URL Repurposed
- https://github.com/github/hub/commit/016ec99d25b1cb83cb4367e541177aa431beb600ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0177?
CVE-2014-0177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The am function in lib/hub/commands.rb in hub before 1.12.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary patch file.
How severe is CVE-2014-0177?
CVE-2014-0177 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0177?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Hub.