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CVE-2014-2849

8.5 · HIGH

The Change Password dialog box (change_password) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to change the admin user password via a crafted request.

Published Apr 11, 2014sophosCWE-264EPSS 60.93%

Overview

CVE-2014-2849 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sophos web_appliance_firmware. It was published on April 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Change Password dialog box (change_password) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to change the admin user password via a crafted request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sophos. Update web_appliance_firmware 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/57706Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/32789Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/66734Refwww.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/120230.aspxRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-069/Refsecunia.com/advisories/57706Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/32789Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/66734Refwww.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/120230.aspxRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-069/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2849?

CVE-2014-2849 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sophos web_appliance_firmware. It was published on April 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2849?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, 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-2014-2849?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sophos. Update web_appliance_firmware 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-2014-2849?

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