CVE-2014-0593

7.8 · HIGH

Published Jun 8, 2018 opensuse CWE-78 EPSS 1.87% (78th pctl) CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Overview

CVE-2014-0593 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse open_build_service. It was published on June 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The set_version script as shipped with obs-service-set_version is a source validator for the Open Build Service (OBS). In versions prior to 0.5.3-1.1 this script did not properly sanitize the input provided by the user, allowing for code execution on the executing server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update open_build_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
opensuse	open_build_service	>= 0.5.3, < 1.1	Affected

References

Ref bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=866966 GitHub github.com/openSUSE/obs-service-set_version/commit/10d5bddcea29f74a175f7f550924bf6407e52e93 Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-buildservice/2014-03/msg00014.html Ref www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2014-0593/ Ref bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=866966 GitHub github.com/openSUSE/obs-service-set_version/commit/10d5bddcea29f74a175f7f550924bf6407e52e93 Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-buildservice/2014-03/msg00014.html Ref www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2014-0593/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0593?

CVE-2014-0593 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse open_build_service. It was published on June 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0593?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0593?

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