Vulnerability Description
X File Explorer (aka xfe) might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain access to arbitrary files by leveraging failure to use directory masks when creating files on Samba and NFS shares.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X File Explorer Project | X File Explorer | 1.32.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/24/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65748Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=739536Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1069066Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91519Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/24/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65748Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=739536Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1069066Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91519Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2079?
CVE-2014-2079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). X File Explorer (aka xfe) might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain access to arbitrary files by leveraging failure to use directory masks when creating files on Samba an...
How severe is CVE-2014-2079?
CVE-2014-2079 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X File Explorer Project X File Explorer, Debian Debian Linux.