CVE-2014-3856

low-risk
Published 2020-01-28

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.11% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.0/10 High
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Fish

Affected Vendors

Fishshell

References (6)

Third Party Advisory https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1437
Release Notes https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/releases/tag/2.1.1
Mailing List https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4
Third Party Advisory https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/issues/1437
Release Notes https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell/releases/tag/2.1.1
Mailing List https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/4
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal