CVE-2014-3856

Description

The funced function in fish (aka fish-shell) 1.23.0 before 2.1.1 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a temporary file with a predictable name.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1437 third party advisory
https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/releases/tag/2.1.1 release notes
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3856?
CVE-2014-3856 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3856?
To fix CVE-2014-3856, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3856 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-3856 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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