CVE-2014-5439

7.8 · HIGH

Published Nov 19, 2019 sniffit_project CWE-787 EPSS 2.55% (84th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Overview

CVE-2014-5439 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sniffit_project sniffit. It was published on November 19, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sniffit_project. Update sniffit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
sniffit_project	sniffit	0	Affected

References

Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5439?

CVE-2014-5439 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sniffit_project sniffit. It was published on November 19, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5439?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5439?

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