Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-0595
/opt/novell/ncl/bin/nwrights in Novell Client for Linux in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 11 Linux SP2 does not properly manage a certain array, which allows local users to obtain the S permission in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging the granting of the F permission by an administrator.
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Products affected by CVE-2014-0595
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:11.0:sp2:*:*:*:linux_kernel:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-0595
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 29 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-0595
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
1.9
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4.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-0595
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-0595
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7014932
OES11 SP2 - The 'nwrights' utility also grants the 'S' right when the 'F' right is set - CVE-2014-0595.Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67144
Novell Open Enterprise Server 'nwrights' Utility Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00030.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2014:0847-1: important: Security update for
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