Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point to a victim-owned location, then replacing it with a symlink to an attacker-controlled location once the get_runtime_dir function is called.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pyxdg | 0.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736247
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65042
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90618
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736247
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65042
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90618
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1624?
CVE-2014-1624 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point to a...
How severe is CVE-2014-1624?
CVE-2014-1624 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1624?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Pyxdg.