CVE-2014-2591: Medium severity BMC Patrol Agent Aix vulnerability
Published May 14, 2014
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in BMC Patrol for AIX 3.9.00 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to an incorrect RPATH setting.
Affected Software
1 affected component
BMC Patrol Agent Aix=3.9.00
Event History
May 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2591?
CVE-2014-2591 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-2591?
To fix CVE-2014-2591, ensure that the RPATH setting is configured correctly to prevent untrusted library execution.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2014-2591?
CVE-2014-2591 affects users of BMC Patrol Agent version 3.9.00 running on AIX.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2591?
CVE-2014-2591 is an untrusted search path vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2014-2591 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-2591 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute malicious libraries.