CVE-2014-4701: Infoleak

Published Dec 5, 2014
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Updated

The checkdhcp 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios nagios<=2.0.1

Event History

Dec 5, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4701?

To fix CVE-2014-4701, update your Nagios Plugins to version 2.0.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-4701?

Local users of Nagios Plugins versions prior to 2.0.2 are affected by CVE-2014-4701.

4

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.

5

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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