CVE-2014-3982 Path traversal in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 8 Jun 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in Lynis on AIX, potentially compromising system integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-3982?

CVE-2014-3982 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisofy Lynis.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2014-3982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8vc-63q5-4pxr.