Vulnerability Description
generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | Adaptive Communication Environment | <= 6.2.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6311?
CVE-2014-6311 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2014-6311?
CVE-2014-6311 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6311?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vanderbilt Adaptive Communication Environment, Debian Debian Linux.