Vulnerability Description
NCSA Mosaic 2.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/xmosaic.pid file for every possible PID.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Ncsa Mosaic | <= 2.0 |
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-diffs/2014-05/msg00057.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/07/7
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-diffs/2014-05/msg00057.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/07/7
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3425?
CVE-2014-3425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). NCSA Mosaic 2.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/xmosaic.pid file for every possible PID.
How severe is CVE-2014-3425?
CVE-2014-3425 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3425?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Illinois Ncsa Mosaic.