CVE-2014-4978

CVE-2014-4978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rawstudio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 rs_filter_graph function in librawstudio/rs-filter.c in rawstudio might allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.png or (2) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4978?
The rs_filter_graph function in librawstudio/rs-filter.c in rawstudio might allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.png or (2) /tmp/rs-filter-graph.
How severe is CVE-2014-4978?
CVE-2014-4978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-4978 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4978?
CVE-2014-4978 primarily affects Rawstudio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4978?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4978 published?
CVE-2014-4978 was published on 2017-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

Other CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)) vulnerabilities →