Vulnerability Description
fish (aka fish-shell) 1.16.0 before 2.1.1 does not properly check the credentials, which allows local users to gain privileges via the universal variable socket, related to /tmp/fishd.socket.user permissions.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fishshell | Fish | 1.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00059.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00071.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4
- https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1436
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00059.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00071.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4
- https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1436
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2905?
CVE-2014-2905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). fish (aka fish-shell) 1.16.0 before 2.1.1 does not properly check the credentials, which allows local users to gain privileges via the universal variable socket, related to /tmp/fishd.socket.user perm...
How severe is CVE-2014-2905?
CVE-2014-2905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fishshell Fish.