Vulnerability Description
The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c in tnftp, as used in NetBSD 5.1 through 5.1.4, 5.2 through 5.2.2, 6.0 through 6.0.6, and 6.1 through 6.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a | (pipe) character at the end of an HTTP redirect.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.8.5 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2014-013.txt.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00029.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/459
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/464
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62028
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62260
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-05
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43112/
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2014-013.txt.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00029.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/459
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/464
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8517?
CVE-2014-8517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c in tnftp, as used in NetBSD 5.1 through 5.1.4, 5.2 through 5.2.2, 6.0 through 6.0.6, and 6.1 through 6.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2014-8517?
CVE-2014-8517 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Netbsd Netbsd.