CVE-2014-6260: Command Injection

Published Dec 15, 2014
·
Updated

Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not require a password for modifying the pager command string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service (paging outage) by leveraging an unattended workstation, aka ZEN-15412.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Zenoss Zenoss Core<=5.0.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=2.4.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=2.4.5
Zenoss Zenoss Core=2.5.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=2.5.1
Zenoss Zenoss Core=2.5.2
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.0.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.0.1
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.0.2
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.0.3
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.1.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.2.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=3.2.1
Zenoss Zenoss Core=4.2.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=4.2.3
Zenoss Zenoss Core=4.2.4
Zenoss Zenoss Core=4.2.5
Zenoss Zenoss Core=5.0.0
Zenoss Zenoss Core=5.0.0-beta_1
Zenoss Zenoss Core=5.0.0-beta_2

Event History

Dec 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6260?

CVE-2014-6260 has a severity rating of high due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6260?

To fix CVE-2014-6260, implement authentication controls to require a password for modifying the pager command string.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-6260?

CVE-2014-6260 affects Zenoss Core through version 5 Beta 3, including multiple versions down to 2.4.0.

4

Can CVE-2014-6260 lead to denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2014-6260 can cause a denial of service through paging outages if exploited by an attacker.

5

Is CVE-2014-6260 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2014-6260 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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