CVE-2014-2959: OS Command Injection
First published: Mon Jun 02 2014(Updated: )
logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.2.1 (646G.GS002) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a pathname parameter.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Powervault ML6000 Firmware | <=i8.2.0.1_\(641g.gs003\) | |
| Dell Powervault ML6000 | =32u | |
| Dell Powervault ML6000 | =41u | |
| Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware | <=i8.2.2.1_\(646g.gs002\) | |
| Quantum Scalar i500 | =5u | |
| Quantum Scalar i500 | =14u | |
| Quantum Scalar i500 | =23u |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2959?
CVE-2014-2959 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2959?
To fix CVE-2014-2959, upgrade the firmware of the Dell ML6000 to at least i8.2.0.2 or the Quantum Scalar i500 to at least i8.2.2.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-2959?
CVE-2014-2959 affects Dell ML6000 and Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup systems running specific older firmware versions.
Can I exploit CVE-2014-2959 remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2959 can be exploited remotely due to improper handling of pathname parameters.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2014-2959?
CVE-2014-2959 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/dell
- canonical/dell powervault ml6000 firmware
- version/dell powervault ml6000 firmware/i8.2.0.1_\(641g.gs003\)
- canonical/dell powervault ml6000
- version/dell powervault ml6000/32u
- version/dell powervault ml6000/41u
- vendor/quantum
- canonical/quantum scalar i500 firmware
- version/quantum scalar i500 firmware/i8.2.2.1_\(646g.gs002\)
- canonical/quantum scalar i500
- version/quantum scalar i500/5u
- version/quantum scalar i500/14u
- version/quantum scalar i500/23u