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CVE-2014-1426

8.6 · HIGH

A vulnerability in maasserver.api.get_file_by_name of Ubuntu MAAS allows unauthenticated network clients to download any file.

Published Apr 22, 2019CWE-20EPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2014-1426 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in maasserver.api.get_file_by_name of Ubuntu MAAS allows unauthenticated network clients to download any file. This issue affects: Ubuntu MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1426?

CVE-2014-1426 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1426?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1426?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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