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CVE-2014-2593

9.0 · HIGH

The management console in Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager 6.3.0.60730 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in certain arguments of a valid command, as d…

Published Aug 29, 2014arubanetworksCWE-264EPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2014-2593 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arubanetworks clearpass_policy_manager. It was published on August 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management console in Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager 6.3.0.60730 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in certain arguments of a valid command, as demonstrated by the (1) system status-rasession and (2) network ping commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arubanetworks. Update clearpass_policy_manager 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

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References

Refosvdb.org/show/osvdb/109662Refwww.arubanetworks.com/support/alerts/aid-050214.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69391Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95491Refwww.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-2593Refosvdb.org/show/osvdb/109662Refwww.arubanetworks.com/support/alerts/aid-050214.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69391Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95491Refwww.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-2593

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2593?

CVE-2014-2593 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arubanetworks clearpass_policy_manager. It was published on August 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2593?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2593?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arubanetworks. Update clearpass_policy_manager 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-2593?

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