CVE-2014-4151: Code Injection
Published Jun 18, 2014
·Updated
The av-centerd SOAP service in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.8.0 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a crafted setfile request.
Affected Software
7 affected components
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management<=4.7.0
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.0
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.3.3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.4
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.5
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.6
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.6.1
Event History
Jun 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4151?
CVE-2014-4151 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-4151?
To fix CVE-2014-4151, upgrade AlienVault OSSIM to version 4.8.0 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4151?
CVE-2014-4151 affects AlienVault OSSIM versions 4.0 through 4.7.0.
4
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2014-4151?
CVE-2014-4151 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4151?
While the best resolution is to upgrade, restricting access to the av-centerd SOAP service may act as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-4151.