CVE-2014-7844: High severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted email address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-7844?
CVE-2014-7844 is a vulnerability in BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted email address.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7844?
The severity of CVE-2014-7844 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-7844?
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 7.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 6.6, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.3, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.4, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.6, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.7, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 6.6, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.2, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.3, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.4, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.5, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.6, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.7, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus 6.6, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus 7.3, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus 7.6, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus 7.7, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7.0, Debian Debian Linux 7.0, Bsd Mailx Project Bsd Mailx 8.1.2.
How can I fix CVE-2014-7844?
Apply the necessary security patches provided by the software vendors.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-7844?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-7844 at the following references: http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1999.html, http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1999.html, http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1066.