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CVE-2014-0240

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2014-0240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mod_wsgi module before 3.5 for Apache, when daemon mode is enabled, does not properly handle error codes returned by setuid when run on certain Linux kernels, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the number of running processes.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mod_wsgi module before 3.5 for Apache, when daemon mode is enabled, does not properly handle error codes returned by setuid when run on certain Linux kernels, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the number of running processes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ModwsgiMod Wsgi<= 3.4
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.0
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.1
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.2
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.3
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.4
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.5
ModwsgiMod Wsgi1.6
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.0
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.1
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.2
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.3
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.4
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.5
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.6
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.7
ModwsgiMod Wsgi2.8
ModwsgiMod Wsgi3.0
ModwsgiMod Wsgi3.1
ModwsgiMod Wsgi3.2
ModwsgiMod Wsgi3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0240?
The mod_wsgi module before 3.5 for Apache, when daemon mode is enabled, does not properly handle error codes returned by setuid when run on certain Linux kernels, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the number of running processes.
How severe is CVE-2014-0240?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0240?
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