Vulnerability Description
Check_MK through 1.2.5i2p1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack to a file in /var/lib/check_mk_agent/job.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Check Mk Project | Check Mk | <= 1.2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.mathias-kettner.de/git/?p=check_mk.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0426323df164159
- http://git.mathias-kettner.de/git/?p=check_mk.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a2ef8d00c53ec9c
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134160.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134166.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126857/Check_MK-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.hExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/145Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/28/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67674Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101669Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/58536Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532224/100/0/threadedExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.mathias-kettner.de/git/?p=check_mk.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0426323df164159
- http://git.mathias-kettner.de/git/?p=check_mk.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a2ef8d00c53ec9c
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134160.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134166.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0243?
CVE-2014-0243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Check_MK through 1.2.5i2p1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack to a file in /var/lib/check_mk_agent/job.
How severe is CVE-2014-0243?
CVE-2014-0243 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Check Mk Project Check Mk.