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CVE-2014-1624

3.3 · LOW

Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point t…

Published Jan 28, 2014pythonCWE-59EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2014-1624 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python pyxdg. It was published on January 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point to a victim-owned location, then replacing it with a symlink to an attacker-controlled location once the get_runtime_dir function is called.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update pyxdg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736247Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65042Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90618Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736247Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65042Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90618

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1624?

CVE-2014-1624 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python pyxdg. It was published on January 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-1624?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1624?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update pyxdg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1624?

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