CVE-2014-9114: Command Injection
First published: Thu Nov 27 2014(Updated: )
Blkid in util-linux before 2.26rc-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =20 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =21 | |
| Util-linux | <=2.24.2-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145188.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/146229.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00035.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/21
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71327
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1168485
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98993
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/89e90ae7b2826110ea28c1c0eb8e7c56c3907bdc
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-14
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1168490
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1168485#c0
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1168485#c5
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9114?
CVE-2014-9114 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9114?
To fix CVE-2014-9114, update to the latest version of the util-linux package that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9114?
CVE-2014-9114 affects util-linux versions prior to 2.26rc-1 on specific versions of openSUSE and Fedora.
Can CVE-2014-9114 be exploited by a remote attacker?
CVE-2014-9114 is primarily a local attack vector that can be exploited when users run blkid on a malicious USB drive.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2014-9114?
The potential consequences of CVE-2014-9114 include unauthorized execution of commands with elevated privileges, which could compromise system security.
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