CVE-2014-9513 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Insecure use of temporary files in xbindkeys-config 0.1.3-2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Xbindkeys-Config	0.1.3-2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/05/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71868Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99649Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/05/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71868Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99649Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-9513?

CVE-2014-9513 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Insecure use of temporary files in xbindkeys-config 0.1.3-2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2014-9513?

CVE-2014-9513 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-2014-9513?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Xbindkeys-Config.