Vulnerability Description
GKSu 2.0.2, when sudo-mode is not enabled, uses " (double quote) characters in a gksu-run-helper argument, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands in certain situations involving an untrusted substring within this argument, as demonstrated by an untrusted filename encountered during installation of a VirtualBox extension pack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nongnu | Gksu | 2.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?40023
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2014/07/07/virtualbox-filExploit
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1186676
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-10
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?40023
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2014/07/07/virtualbox-filExploit
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1186676
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-10
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2886?
CVE-2014-2886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). GKSu 2.0.2, when sudo-mode is not enabled, uses " (double quote) characters in a gksu-run-helper argument, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands in certain situations involving an untru...
How severe is CVE-2014-2886?
CVE-2014-2886 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-2014-2886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nongnu Gksu.