CVE-2014-5255
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Summary
xcfa before 5.0.1 creates temporary files insecurely which could allow local users to launch a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files. Note: A different vulnerability than CVE-2014-5254.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| xcfa | xcfa | 4.3.8-1 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Symbolic Link Following
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5255
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2014-5255
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95332
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5255
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69020
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2014-5255
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95332
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=756600
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