CVE-2014-9712: Infoleak

Published Mar 27, 2015
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Updated

Websense TRITON V-Series appliances before 7.8.3 Hotfix 03 and 7.8.4 before Hotfix 01 allow remote administrators to read arbitrary files and obtain passwords via a crafted path.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Websense V-Series appliances<=7.7

Event History

Mar 27, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9712?

CVE-2014-9712 has a severity rating that reflects the risk of remote file reading and potential password exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9712?

To fix CVE-2014-9712, update your Websense TRITON V-Series appliances to version 7.8.3 Hotfix 03 or 7.8.4 Hotfix 01 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-9712?

CVE-2014-9712 affects Websense TRITON V-Series appliances prior to versions 7.8.3 Hotfix 03 and 7.8.4 Hotfix 01.

4

What can be exploited in CVE-2014-9712?

CVE-2014-9712 can be exploited to allow remote administrators to read arbitrary files, including sensitive information like passwords.

5

Is CVE-2014-9712 a critical vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2014-9712 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

Contact

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