CVE-2014-2850: OS Command Injection

Published Apr 11, 2014
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Updated

The network interface configuration page (netinterface) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the address parameter.

Affected Software

158 affected components
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.8
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware<=3.8.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.5.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.0.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.2.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.7
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.3.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.5.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.6.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.3.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.7
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.8
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.1.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.4.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.4.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.4.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.4.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.7
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.8.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.8.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.9
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.9.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.8.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.8.1
Sophos Web Appliance
All of the following
Any of the following
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.8
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware<=3.8.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.0.5.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.0.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.1.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.2.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.2.7
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.3.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.5.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.3.6.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.3.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.7
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.4.8
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.1.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.5.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.1.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.4.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.2.4.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.4.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.6.4.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.3
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.4
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.5
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.6
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.7
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.8.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.8.2
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.9
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.7.9.1
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.8.0
Sophos Web Appliance Firmware=3.8.1
Sophos Web Appliance

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Sophos Web Appliance (netinterface) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.2

Event History

Apr 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2850?

CVE-2014-2850 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2850?

To fix CVE-2014-2850, upgrade to Sophos Web Appliance firmware version 3.8.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2014-2850 exploit in Sophos Web Appliance?

CVE-2014-2850 exploits improper validation of input in the network interface configuration page, allowing command injection.

4

Which versions of Sophos Web Appliance are affected by CVE-2014-2850?

CVE-2014-2850 affects Sophos Web Appliance versions prior to 3.8.2, including multiple earlier versions.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2014-2850?

No, CVE-2014-2850 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication.

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