CVE-2014-4701: Infoleak
First published: Fri Dec 05 2014(Updated: )
The check_dhcp plugin in Nagios Plugins before 2.0.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from INI configuration files via the extra-opts flag, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4702.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Plugins | <=2.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://legalhackers.com/advisories/nagios-check_dhcp.txt
- http://nagios-plugins.org/nagios-plugins-2-0-2-released/?utm_source=Nagios.org&utm_medium=News+Post&utm_content=Nagios%20Plugins%202.0.2%20Released&utm_campaign=Nagios%20Plugins
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/74
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58751
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61319
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33387
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/30/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67433
- https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2014/suse-su-20141352-1.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4701?
CVE-2014-4701 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4701?
To fix CVE-2014-4701, update your Nagios Plugins to version 2.0.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4701?
Local users of Nagios Plugins versions prior to 2.0.2 are affected by CVE-2014-4701.
What does CVE-2014-4701 exploit?
CVE-2014-4701 exploits a flaw in the check_dhcp plugin that allows local users to access sensitive information from INI configuration files.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-4701?
The impact of CVE-2014-4701 is unauthorized access to sensitive configuration information that can compromise system integrity.
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