Vulnerability Description
On desktop, Ubuntu UI Toolkit's StateSaver would serialise data on tmp/ files which an attacker could use to expose potentially sensitive data. StateSaver would also open files without the O_EXCL flag. An attacker could exploit this to launch a symlink attack, though this is partially mitigated by symlink and hardlink restrictions in Ubuntu. Fixed in 1.1.1188+14.10.20140813.4-0ubuntu1.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu-Ui-Toolkit | < 1.1.1188\+14.10.20140813.4-0ubuntu1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-sdk-team/ubuntu-ui-toolkit/staging/revision/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1348241Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-sdk-team/ubuntu-ui-toolkit/staging/revision/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1348241Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1420?
CVE-2014-1420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW). On desktop, Ubuntu UI Toolkit's StateSaver would serialise data on tmp/ files which an attacker could use to expose potentially sensitive data. StateSaver would also open files without the O_EXCL flag...
How severe is CVE-2014-1420?
CVE-2014-1420 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu-Ui-Toolkit.