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CVE-2014-2893

1.9 · LOW

The GetHTMLRunDir function in the scan-build utility in Clang 3.5 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary direc…

Published Apr 23, 2014opensuseCWE-59EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2014-2893 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse opensuse. It was published on April 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The GetHTMLRunDir function in the scan-build utility in Clang 3.5 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories with predictable names.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update opensuse 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
llvmclang0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00038.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/20/1Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00038.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/20/1Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2893?

CVE-2014-2893 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse opensuse. It was published on April 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-2893?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, 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-2014-2893?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update opensuse 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-2014-2893?

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