Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-3982
include/tests_webservers in Lynis before 1.5.5 on AIX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/lynis.##### file.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-3982
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-3982
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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3.3
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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4.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-3982
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-3982
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http://cisofy.com/files/lynis-1.5.5.tar.gz
404 Not FoundPatch
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/07/3
oss-security - Re: CVE request: PHP configure script and Lynis tool /tmp/ issues reported on full disclosure
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/06/12
oss-security - Re: CVE request: PHP configure script and Lynis tool /tmp/ issues reported on full disclosure
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/05/14
oss-security - CVE request: PHP configure script and Lynis tool /tmp/ issues reported on full disclosure
Products affected by CVE-2014-3982
- cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:*:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*