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CVE-2014-8517

UnknownEPSS 69.91%

Last modified

CVE-2014-8517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c in tnftp, as used in NetBSD 5.1 through 5.1.4, 5.2 through 5.2.2, 6.0 through 6.0.6, and 6.1 through 6.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a | (pipe) character at the end of an HTTP redirect.. EPSS estimates a 69.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c in tnftp, as used in NetBSD 5.1 through 5.1.4, 5.2 through 5.2.2, 6.0 through 6.0.6, and 6.1 through 6.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a | (pipe) character at the end of an HTTP redirect.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
69.91%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.8.5
AppleMac Os X10.9.5
AppleMac Os X10.10.0
AppleMac Os X10.10.1
NetbsdNetbsd5.1
NetbsdNetbsd5.1.1
NetbsdNetbsd5.1.2
NetbsdNetbsd5.1.3
NetbsdNetbsd5.1.4
NetbsdNetbsd5.2
NetbsdNetbsd5.2.1
NetbsdNetbsd5.2.2
NetbsdNetbsd6.0
NetbsdNetbsd6.0.1
NetbsdNetbsd6.0.2
NetbsdNetbsd6.0.3
NetbsdNetbsd6.0.4
NetbsdNetbsd6.0.5
NetbsdNetbsd6.0.6
NetbsdNetbsd6.1
NetbsdNetbsd6.1.1
NetbsdNetbsd6.1.2
NetbsdNetbsd6.1.3
NetbsdNetbsd6.1.4
NetbsdNetbsd6.1.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8517?
The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c in tnftp, as used in NetBSD 5.1 through 5.1.4, 5.2 through 5.2.2, 6.0 through 6.0.6, and 6.1 through 6.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a | (pipe) character at the end of an HTTP redirect.
How severe is CVE-2014-8517?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 69.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8517?
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