CVE-2014-7844
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2014-7844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted email address.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted email address.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Bsd Mailx Project | Bsd Mailx | 8.1.2 |
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1999.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1999.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1066Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3104Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3105Third Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1999.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1999.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1066Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3104Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3105Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-7844?
BSD mailx 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted email address.
How severe is CVE-2014-7844?
CVE-2014-7844 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7844?
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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