Vulnerability Description
The GetHTMLRunDir function in the scan-build utility in Clang 3.5 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories with predictable names.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Llvm | Clang | <= 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2893?
CVE-2014-2893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The GetHTMLRunDir function in the scan-build utility in Clang 3.5 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary director...
How severe is CVE-2014-2893?
CVE-2014-2893 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2893?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Llvm Clang.