CVE-2014-8517: Command Injection
First published: Mon Nov 17 2014(Updated: )
The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c in tnftp, as used in NetBSD 5.1 through 5.1.4, 5.2 through 5.2.2, 6.0 through 6.0.6, and 6.1 through 6.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a | (pipe) character at the end of an HTTP redirect.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.10.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.1.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.1.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.1.3 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.1.4 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.2.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =5.2.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0.3 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0.4 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0.5 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.0.6 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.1.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.1.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.1.3 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.1.4 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =6.1.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2014-013.txt.asc
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00029.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/459
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/464
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62028
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62260
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-05
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43112/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8517?
CVE-2014-8517 has been classified with a severity level that indicates a significant security risk due to its ability to allow remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8517?
To fix CVE-2014-8517, users should update their affected NetBSD or macOS versions to the latest patches that address this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-8517?
CVE-2014-8517 affects NetBSD versions 5.1 through 6.1.5 and specific versions of macOS up to 10.10.1.
Can CVE-2014-8517 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8517 can be exploited remotely through an HTTP redirect by an attacker.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-8517 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2014-8517 on system security is critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
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