CVE-2014-2385: XSS
First published: Tue Jul 22 2014(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web UI in Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux before 9.6.1 allow local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) newListList:ExcludeFileOnExpression, (2) newListList:ExcludeFilesystems, or (3) newListList:ExcludeMountPaths parameter to exclusion/configure or (4) text:EmailServer or (5) newListList:Email parameter to notification/configure.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Anti-Virus Linux kernel | <=9.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127228/Sophos-Antivirus-9.5.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/126
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532558/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030467
- http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/121135.aspx
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-2385/
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the consequences of CVE-2014-2385?
The consequences of CVE-2014-2385 include the potential for local users to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML within the Sophos Anti-Virus web UI.
How do I remediate CVE-2014-2385?
To remediate CVE-2014-2385, upgrading Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux to version 9.6.1 or later is recommended to eliminate these vulnerabilities.
What versions of Sophos Anti-Virus are affected by CVE-2014-2385?
CVE-2014-2385 affects Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux versions prior to 9.6.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-2385?
Local users of Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux versions prior to 9.6.1 are primarily affected by CVE-2014-2385.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2385?
CVE-2014-2385 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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