Vulnerability Description
host-deny.sh in OSSEC before 2.8.1 writes to temporary files with predictable filenames without verifying ownership, which allows local users to modify access restrictions in hosts.deny and gain root privileges by creating the temporary files before automatic IP blocking is performed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ossec | Ossec | <= 2.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129111/OSSEC-2.8-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35234Exploit
- https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129111/OSSEC-2.8-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35234Exploit
- https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.1PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5284?
CVE-2014-5284 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). host-deny.sh in OSSEC before 2.8.1 writes to temporary files with predictable filenames without verifying ownership, which allows local users to modify access restrictions in hosts.deny and gain root ...
How severe is CVE-2014-5284?
CVE-2014-5284 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5284?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ossec Ossec.