LOW
CVE-2014-3423
CWE-59Published: May 8, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
lisp/net/browse-url.el in GNU Emacs 24.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/Mosaic.##### temporary file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-3423 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-3423
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 8, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-59)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-3423 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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