CVE-2014-5359

7.8 · HIGH

Published Dec 16, 2014 safenet-inc CWE-22 EPSS 3.85% (89th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2014-5359 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting safenet-inc safenet_authentication_service_outlook_web_access_agent. It was published on December 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SafeNet Authentication Service (SAS) Outlook Web Access Agent (formerly CRYPTOCard) before 1.03.30109 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the GetFile parameter to owa/owa.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from safenet-inc. Update safenet_authentication_service_outlook_web_access_agent 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
safenet-inc	safenet_authentication_service_outlook_web_access_agent	0	Affected

References

Ref appcheck-ng.com/safenet-sas-owa-agent-directory-traversal-vulnerability/ Ref www.safenet-inc.com/technical-support/security-updates/ Ref appcheck-ng.com/safenet-sas-owa-agent-directory-traversal-vulnerability/ Ref www.safenet-inc.com/technical-support/security-updates/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5359?

How severe is CVE-2014-5359?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

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