CVE-2014-5158: Code Injection

Published Aug 21, 2014
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Updated

The (1) av-centerd SOAP service and (2) backup command in the ossim-framework service in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

27 affected components
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management<=4.5
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=1.0.4
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=1.0.6
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5-1
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5-2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=2.1.5-3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=3.1
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=3.1.9
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=3.1.10
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=3.1.12
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.0
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.0.3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.0.4
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.1
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.1.2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.1.3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.2.2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.2.3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.3.1
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.3.2
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.3.3
AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management=4.4

Event History

Aug 21, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5158?

CVE-2014-5158 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5158?

To fix CVE-2014-5158, users should upgrade to AlienVault OSSIM version 4.6.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-5158?

CVE-2014-5158 affects AlienVault OSSIM versions up to 4.5.0, as well as specific versions from 1.0.4 to 4.4.

4

What impact does CVE-2014-5158 have on security?

CVE-2014-5158 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, posing a significant threat to system integrity and confidentiality.

5

Can CVE-2014-5158 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2014-5158 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring prior authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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