File Name Predictability Vulnerability in Ace by Debian
CVE-2014-6311

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Vanderbilt

Status
Adaptive Communication Environment
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2019

What is CVE-2014-6311?

The Ace application prior to version 6.2.7+dfsg-2 contains a vulnerability in the script generate_doxygen.pl that creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems, compromising security. Ensuring that the software is updated to the latest version is crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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