CVE-2014-4509 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirectory POSIX attribute changes to insert shell metacharacters.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netiq	Identity Manager	4.0.2

References

http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=5XLmBl54_Rg~Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68139Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=5XLmBl54_Rg~Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68139Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirector...

How severe is CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4509?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netiq Identity Manager.