Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4703
Potential exploit
lib/parse_ini.c in Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the configuration file in the extra-opts flag. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4701.
Products affected by CVE-2014-4703
- cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4703
0.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 61 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4703
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4703
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4703
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http://nagios-plugins.org/nagios-plugins-2-0-3-released/
Nagios Plugins 2.0.3 Released | Nagios PluginsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/141
Full Disclosure: check_dhcp - Nagios Plugins = 2.0.2 Race ConditionExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76810
Nagios Plugins Incomplete Fix CVE-2014-4703 Multiple Arbitrary File Access Vulnerabilities
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/30/6
oss-security - Re: CVE requests: nagios check_dhcp plug-in: read parts of INI config files belonging to root
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