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
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-0595
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.07%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 29 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-0595
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.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
Products affected by CVE-2014-0595
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:11.0:sp2:*:*:*:linux_kernel:*:*