CVE-2014-5340

9.3 · HIGH

Published Sep 2, 2014 check_mk_project CWE-94 EPSS 6.14% (93th pctl) AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-5340 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting check_mk_project check_mk. It was published on September 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The wato component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object, related to an automation URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from check_mk_project. Update check_mk 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
check_mk_project	check_mk	0	Affected

References

Ref mathias-kettner.de/check_mk_werks.php?werk_id=984 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/127941/Deutsche-Telekom-CERT-Advisory-DTC-A-20140820-001.html Ref rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1495.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533180/100/0/threaded Ref mathias-kettner.de/check_mk_werks.php?werk_id=984 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/127941/Deutsche-Telekom-CERT-Advisory-DTC-A-20140820-001.html Ref rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1495.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533180/100/0/threaded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5340?

CVE-2014-5340 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting check_mk_project check_mk. It was published on September 2, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5340?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2014-5340?

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