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CVE-2015-3446

9.3 · HIGH

The Framework Daemon in AlienVault Unified Security Management before 4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted plugin configuration file (.cfg).

Published May 1, 2015alienvaultCWE-94EPSS 2.38%

Overview

CVE-2015-3446 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting alienvault unified_security_management. It was published on May 1, 2015 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 Framework Daemon in AlienVault Unified Security Management before 4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted plugin configuration file (.cfg).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alienvault. Update unified_security_management 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
alienvaultunified_security_management0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74403Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-161/Refwww.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/4415/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74403Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-161/Refwww.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/4415/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3446?

CVE-2015-3446 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting alienvault unified_security_management. It was published on May 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3446?

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-2015-3446?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alienvault. Update unified_security_management 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-2015-3446?

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