Vulnerability Description
The installPackage function in the installerHelper subcomponent in Libmacgpg in GPG Suite before 2015.06 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the xmlPath argument.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gpgtools | Libmacgpg | <= 0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bierbaumer.net/security/cve-2014-4677/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://gpgtools.org/releases/gpgsuite/2015.08/release-notes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bierbaumer.net/security/cve-2014-4677/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://gpgtools.org/releases/gpgsuite/2015.08/release-notes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4677?
CVE-2014-4677 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The installPackage function in the installerHelper subcomponent in Libmacgpg in GPG Suite before 2015.06 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters ...
How severe is CVE-2014-4677?
CVE-2014-4677 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4677?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gpgtools Libmacgpg.