Vulnerability Description
The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpnam function.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perltidy Project | Perltidy | <= 2012-07-01-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130464.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130479.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/09/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66139Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1074720Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92104Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130464.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130479.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/09/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66139Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1074720Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92104Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2277?
CVE-2014-2277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpna...
How severe is CVE-2014-2277?
CVE-2014-2277 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perltidy Project Perltidy.