CVE-2014-3666: Code Injection

Published Sep 30, 2014
·
Updated

Jenkins before 1.583 and LTS before 1.565.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to the CLI channel.

Other sources

Jenkins Security Advisory SECURITY-150 notes:

"Unauthenticated user execute arbitrary code on Jenkins master by sending carefully crafted packets over the communication channel."

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat Openshift<=3.1
Jenkins Jenkins<=1.582
Jenkins Jenkins<=1.565.2
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core<1.565.3
1.565.3
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core>=1.566<1.583
1.583

Event History

Sep 30, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 16, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:53 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3666?

CVE-2014-3666 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthenticated remote code execution on Jenkins.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3666?

To address CVE-2014-3666, upgrade Jenkins to version 1.583 or later, or if using LTS, to version 1.565.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-3666?

CVE-2014-3666 affects Jenkins versions prior to 1.583 and Jenkins LTS versions prior to 1.565.3.

4

Can CVE-2014-3666 exploit be mitigated?

Mitigation for CVE-2014-3666 includes restricting access to the CLI channel and implementing proper authentication and authorization.

5

Is CVE-2014-3666 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2014-3666 is a recognized vulnerability and is noted in various security advisories due to its potential for widespread impact.

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