Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-4634

First published: Tue Dec 30 2014(Updated: )

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in EMC Replication Manager through 5.5.2 and AppSync before 2.1.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application with a name composed of an initial substring of a path that contains a space character.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC AppSync<=2.0
EMC Replication Manager<=5.5.2
EMC Replication Manager=5.0
EMC Replication Manager=5.1
EMC Replication Manager=5.2
EMC Replication Manager=5.3
EMC Replication Manager=5.4
EMC Replication Manager=5.4.3
EMC Replication Manager=5.5
EMC Replication Manager=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4634?

    CVE-2014-4634 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4634?

    To fix CVE-2014-4634, update EMC Replication Manager to version 5.5.3 or later, and AppSync to version 2.1.0 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-4634?

    CVE-2014-4634 affects local users of EMC Replication Manager versions up to 5.5.2 and AppSync versions prior to 2.1.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-4634?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2014-4634 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing local users to execute malicious applications.

  • Can CVE-2014-4634 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2014-4634 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.

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