CVE-2014-8687: Critical severity seagate business nas firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2017
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Updated

Seagate Business NAS devices with firmware before 2015.00322 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by leveraging use of a static encryption key to create session tokens.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Seagate Business Nas Firmware=2014.00319
Seagate Business NAS

Event History

Jun 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8687?

CVE-2014-8687 is considered to have high severity due to the potential for remote code execution with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8687?

To fix CVE-2014-8687, upgrade the Seagate Business NAS firmware to version 2015.00322 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-8687?

CVE-2014-8687 affects Seagate Business NAS devices running firmware versions prior to 2015.00322.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2014-8687?

CVE-2014-8687 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a static encryption key used for session tokens.

5

Is CVE-2014-8687 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2014-8687 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit the flaw without prior authentication.

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