CVE-2014-3856

HIGH

fish 1.23.0-2.1.1 - Local Privilege Escalation via Predictable Temporary File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The funced function in fish (aka fish-shell) 1.23.0 before 2.1.1 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a temporary file with a predictable name.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1437
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0029
EPSS Percentile 20.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
fishshell/fish 1.23.0 - 2.1.1
Published Jan 28, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026