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CVE-2014-8583

6.9 · MEDIUM

mod_wsgi before 4.2.4 for Apache, when creating a daemon process group, does not properly handle when group privileges cannot be dropped, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via unspecif…

Published Dec 16, 2014modwsgiCWE-254EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2014-8583 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting modwsgi mod_wsgi. It was published on December 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

mod_wsgi before 4.2.4 for Apache, when creating a daemon process group, does not properly handle when group privileges cannot be dropped, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from modwsgi. Update mod_wsgi 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
modwsgimod_wsgi0Affected

References

Refadvisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0513.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-12/msg00036.htmlRefmodwsgi.readthedocs.org/en/latest/release-notes/version-4.2.4.htmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:253Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/19/7Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/04/8Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/68111Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2431-1Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1111034Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-49

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8583?

CVE-2014-8583 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting modwsgi mod_wsgi. It was published on December 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8583?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8583?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from modwsgi. Update mod_wsgi 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-2014-8583?

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