Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-2848
A race condition in the wmi_malware_scan.nbin plugin before 201402262215 for Nessus 5.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges by replacing the dissolvable agent executable in the Windows temp directory with a Trojan horse program.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-2848
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-2848
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-2848
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The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-2848
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https://discussions.nessus.org/thread/7195
HomeVendor Advisory
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https://www.nccgroup.com/en/learning-and-research-centre/technical-advisories/nessus-authenticated-scan-local-privilege-escalation/
Nessus Authenticated Scan - Local Privilege Escalation
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029946
Nessus Malicious Process Detection Plugin Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
Products affected by CVE-2014-2848
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:plugin-set:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*