What is the severity of CVE-2014-4864?

CVE-2014-4864 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4864?

To fix CVE-2014-4864, update your NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility to a version newer than 6.1.0.12.

What types of information are exposed in CVE-2014-4864?

CVE-2014-4864 exposes sensitive information such as configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-4864?

CVE-2014-4864 affects users of the NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility with firmware versions up to 6.1.0.12.

Can CVE-2014-4864 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4864 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read cleartext password files.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4864

low

3.3

CWE

255

10/9/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4864

First published: Wed Sep 10 2014(Updated: )

The NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility creates configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear Prosafe Firmware	<=6.1.0.12

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Reference Links

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396212

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4864?
CVE-2014-4864 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4864?
To fix CVE-2014-4864, update your NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility to a version newer than 6.1.0.12.
What types of information are exposed in CVE-2014-4864?
CVE-2014-4864 exposes sensitive information such as configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4864?
CVE-2014-4864 affects users of the NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility with firmware versions up to 6.1.0.12.
Can CVE-2014-4864 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-4864 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read cleartext password files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4864?
CVE-2014-4864 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4864?
To fix CVE-2014-4864, update your NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility to a version newer than 6.1.0.12.
What types of information are exposed in CVE-2014-4864?
CVE-2014-4864 exposes sensitive information such as configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4864?
CVE-2014-4864 affects users of the NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility with firmware versions up to 6.1.0.12.
Can CVE-2014-4864 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-4864 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read cleartext password files.