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CVE-2014-4039

2.1 · LOW

ppc64-diag 2.6.1 uses 0775 permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap and does not properly restrict permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap/snapH.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by r…

Published Jun 17, 2014redhatCWE-264EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2014-4039 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux_server. It was published on June 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ppc64-diag 2.6.1 uses 0775 permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap and does not properly restrict permissions for /tmp/diagSEsnap/snapH.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in this archive, as demonstrated by /var/log/messages and /etc/yaboot.conf.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux_server 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4039?

CVE-2014-4039 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux_server. It was published on June 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-4039?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, 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-2014-4039?

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