Vulnerability Description
reportbug before 6.4.4+deb7u1 and 6.5.x before 6.5.0+nmu1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to compare_versions and reportbug/checkversions.py.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Reportbug | <= 6.5.0 |
| Debian | Reportbug | <= 6.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59896
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2997
- http://www.osvdb.org/109858
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69055
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/reportbug/+bug/1353046
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95149
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59896
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2997
- http://www.osvdb.org/109858
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69055
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/reportbug/+bug/1353046
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95149
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0479?
CVE-2014-0479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). reportbug before 6.4.4+deb7u1 and 6.5.x before 6.5.0+nmu1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to compare_versions and reportbug/checkversions.py.
How severe is CVE-2014-0479?
CVE-2014-0479 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Reportbug, Debian Reportbug.