Vulnerability Description
The PEAR_REST class in REST.php in PEAR in PHP through 5.6.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) rest.cachefile or (2) rest.cacheid file in /tmp/pear/cache/, related to the retrieveCacheFirst and useLocalCache functions.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | <= 5.6.0 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Opensuse | Evergreen | 11.4 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00055.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/27/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=759282ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00055.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/27/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=759282ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5459?
CVE-2014-5459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The PEAR_REST class in REST.php in PEAR in PHP through 5.6.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) rest.cachefile or (2) rest.cacheid file in /tmp/pear/cache/, r...
How severe is CVE-2014-5459?
CVE-2014-5459 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php, Oracle Solaris, Opensuse Evergreen, Opensuse Opensuse.