CVE-2014-5254

MEDIUM

xcfa < 5.0.1 - Symlink Attack via Insecure Temporary File Creation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5254
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95331
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020
Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600

Scores

CVSS v3 4.7
EPSS 0.0034
EPSS Percentile 26.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
xcfa_project/xcfa < 5.0.1
Published Nov 21, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026