CVE-2014-8270: Medium severity bmc track-it! vulnerability
Published Dec 12, 2014
·Updated
BMC Track-It! 11.3 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by creating an account whose name matches that of a local system account, then performing a password reset.
Affected Software
1 affected component
BMC Track-it\!=11.3
Event History
Dec 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8270?
CVE-2014-8270 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-8270?
To fix CVE-2014-8270, ensure that account names do not match local system account names and apply any available patches for BMC Track-It! 11.3.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2014-8270?
CVE-2014-8270 affects users of BMC Track-It! version 11.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8270?
CVE-2014-8270 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2014-8270 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8270 can be exploited remotely by attackers who create accounts that match local system account names.