CVE-2014-2581

7.5 · HIGH

Published Jan 28, 2020 smb4k_project CWE-522 EPSS 2.63% (84th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2014-2581 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smb4k_project smb4k. It was published on January 28, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Smb4K before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via vectors related to the cuid option in the "Additional options" line edit.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smb4k_project. Update smb4k 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
smb4k_project	smb4k	>= 0, < 1.1.1	Affected

References

Ref lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/133898.html Ref lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/133901.html Ref sourceforge.net/projects/smb4k/files/1.1.1/ Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/24/1 Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/5 Ref bugs.gentoo.org/505376 Ref lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/133898.html Ref lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/133901.html Ref sourceforge.net/projects/smb4k/files/1.1.1/ Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/24/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2581?

CVE-2014-2581 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smb4k_project smb4k. It was published on January 28, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2581?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2014-2581?

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