CRITICAL
CVE-2014-6311
CWE-330Published: November 22, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-6311 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
vanderbilt1 product(s)
adaptive communication environment
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/12/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=760709Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6311Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-6311
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-330
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 22, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-330)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-6311 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.