What is the severity of CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4509?

To fix CVE-2014-4509, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Novell Identity Manager that eliminates the vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 affects local users of Novell Identity Manager version 4.0.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 is a command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.

Can CVE-2014-4509 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2014-4509 can lead to unauthorized access as it allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.

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CVE-2014-4509

medium

4.6

21/6/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4509

First published: Sat Jun 21 2014(Updated: )

The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirectory POSIX attribute changes to insert shell metacharacters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NetIQ Identity Manager	=4.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4509?
CVE-2014-4509 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4509?
To fix CVE-2014-4509, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Novell Identity Manager that eliminates the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4509?
CVE-2014-4509 affects local users of Novell Identity Manager version 4.0.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4509?
CVE-2014-4509 is a command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
Can CVE-2014-4509 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2014-4509 can lead to unauthorized access as it allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4509?
CVE-2014-4509 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4509?
To fix CVE-2014-4509, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Novell Identity Manager that eliminates the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4509?
CVE-2014-4509 affects local users of Novell Identity Manager version 4.0.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4509?
CVE-2014-4509 is a command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
Can CVE-2014-4509 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2014-4509 can lead to unauthorized access as it allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.