CVE-2014-2524

CVE-2014-2524 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Readline with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Description

The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/rltrace.[PID] file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2524?
The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/rltrace.[PID] file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2524?
CVE-2014-2524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-2524 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2524?
CVE-2014-2524 primarily affects Gnu Readline. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2524?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2524 published?
CVE-2014-2524 was published on 2014-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

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