Vulnerability Description
The psub function in fish (aka fish-shell) 1.16.0 before 2.1.1 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a temporary file with a predictable name.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fishshell | Fish | >= 1.16.0, < 2.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1437Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/releases/tag/2.1.1Release Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1437Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/releases/tag/2.1.1Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2906?
CVE-2014-2906 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). The psub function in fish (aka fish-shell) 1.16.0 before 2.1.1 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a temporary file with a predictable ...
How severe is CVE-2014-2906?
CVE-2014-2906 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2906?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fishshell Fish.