Vulnerability Description
(1) debian/postrm and (2) debian/localepurge.config in localepurge before 0.7.3.2 use tempfile to create a safe temporary file but appends a suffix to the original filename and writes to this new filename, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the new filename.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Localepurge | <= 0.7.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736359Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/22/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/22/4
- http://www.osvdb.org/102379
- http://www.osvdb.org/102381
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65098
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90669
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736359Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/22/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/22/4
- http://www.osvdb.org/102379
- http://www.osvdb.org/102381
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65098
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90669
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1638?
CVE-2014-1638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). (1) debian/postrm and (2) debian/localepurge.config in localepurge before 0.7.3.2 use tempfile to create a safe temporary file but appends a suffix to the original filename and writes to this new file...
How severe is CVE-2014-1638?
CVE-2014-1638 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-2014-1638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Localepurge.