CVE-2014-1624: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-1624: Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to o...

Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in python-xdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point to a victim-owned location, then replacing it with a symlink to an attacker-controlled location once the get_runtime_dir function is called.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-1624 is a local file-overwrite risk in python-xdg 0.25. A local user can abuse a race in runtime-directory fallback handling to redirect file operations through a symbolic link. Business urgency depends on whether affected code runs on shared hosts or with privileges higher than the attacker. Exposure is most likely where python-xdg 0.25 is installed and applications call get_runtime_dir with fallback behavior on multi-user systems. Single-user desktop impact may be lower, but privileged services or automation using the library increase concern. Treat as a targeted local privilege and integrity risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation on shared servers, build hosts, developer workstations with multiple users, and any service using python-xdg with elevated permissions. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications using python-xdg 0.25.; Check distribution or vendor guidance for fixed python-xdg packages.; Avoid running affected python-xdg code with elevated privileges..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 28, 2014, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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pythonxdg-cve20141624-symlink(90618)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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