CVE-2014-2029

Name: CVE-2014-2029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-29T01:34:47.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The automatic version check functionality in the tools in Percona Toolkit 2.1 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of HTTP to download configuration information from v.percona.com.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The automatic version check functionality in the tools in Percona Toolkit 2.1 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of HTTP to download configuration information from v.percona.com.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Percona	Toolkit	2.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/19/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/percona-toolkit/+bug/1279502Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=864194Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/19/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/percona-toolkit/+bug/1279502Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=864194Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2029?

How severe is CVE-2014-2029?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2029?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-2029?

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Source: NVD / NIST