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CVE-2014-3424

3.3 · LOW

lisp/net/tramp-sh.el in GNU Emacs 24.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/tramp.##### temporary file.

Published May 8, 2014mageia_projectCWE-59EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2014-3424 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mageia_project mageia. It was published on May 8, 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

lisp/net/tramp-sh.el in GNU Emacs 24.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/tramp.##### temporary file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mageia_project. Update mageia 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
gnuemacs0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3424?

CVE-2014-3424 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mageia_project mageia. It was published on May 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-3424?

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-2014-3424?

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

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