Vulnerability Description
ppc64-diag 2.6.1 uses 0775 permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap and does not properly restrict permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap/snapH.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in this archive, as demonstrated by /var/log/messages and /etc/yaboot.conf.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Ppc64-Diag Project | Ppc64-Diag | 2.6.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/17/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0383.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1320.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60616
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68086
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1109371Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/17/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0383.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1320.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60616
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68086
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1109371Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4039?
CVE-2014-4039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). ppc64-diag 2.6.1 uses 0775 permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap and does not properly restrict permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap/snapH.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by read...
How severe is CVE-2014-4039?
CVE-2014-4039 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-2014-4039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Ppc64-Diag Project Ppc64-Diag, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.