CVE-2014-0595 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges to obtain S permission by exploiting improper array management in the Novell Client for Linux.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-0595?
CVE-2014-0595 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
/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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0595?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Open Enterprise Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0595?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-0595 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0595 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j29g-jqm4-jj9q.