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CVE-2014-0476

UnknownEPSS 3.83%

Last modified

CVE-2014-0476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when /tmp is not mounted with the noexec option.. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when /tmp is not mounted with the noexec option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.83%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ChkrootkitChkrootkit<= 0.49
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux13.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0476?
The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when /tmp is not mounted with the noexec option.
How severe is CVE-2014-0476?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0476?
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