CVE-2014-0039

Name: CVE-2014-0039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-08T00:55:06.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0039 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in fwsnort before 1.6.4, when not running as root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse fwsnort.conf in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in fwsnort before 1.6.4, when not running as root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse fwsnort.conf in the current working directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	<= 1.6.4
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.5
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.6
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.6.1
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.6.2
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.6.3
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.6.4
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.6.5
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.7.0
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.8.0
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.8.1
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.8.2
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	0.9.0
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0.1
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0.2
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0.3
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0.4
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0.5
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.0.6
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.5
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.6
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.6.1
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.6.2
Cipherdyne	Fwsnort	1.6.3

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0039?

Untrusted search path vulnerability in fwsnort before 1.6.4, when not running as root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse fwsnort.conf in the current working directory.

How severe is CVE-2014-0039?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0039 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0039?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST