Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in tools/backlight_helper.c in X.Org xf86-video-intel 2.99.911 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the interface name.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | Xf86-Video-Intel | 2.99.911 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-commit/2014-July/036840.html
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/108851
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/138
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/39
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94746
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-commit/2014-July/036840.html
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/108851
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/138
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/39
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94746
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4910?
CVE-2014-4910 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in tools/backlight_helper.c in X.Org xf86-video-intel 2.99.911 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the interface name...
How severe is CVE-2014-4910?
CVE-2014-4910 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4910?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X Xf86-Video-Intel.