CVE-2014-2277
CVE-2014-2277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Perltidy Project Perltidy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Perltidy Project Perltidy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpnam function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2277?
- The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpnam function.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2277?
- CVE-2014-2277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2014-2277 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2277?
- CVE-2014-2277 affects Perltidy Project Perltidy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2277?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-2277 published?
- CVE-2014-2277 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130464.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130479.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/09/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66139
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1074720
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92104
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:perltidy_project:perltidy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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