CVE-2014-4868 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary Linux commands on Brocade Vyatta vRouters via shell metacharacters in the management console.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-4868?

CVE-2014-4868 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The management console on the Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter 6.4R(x), 6.6R(x), and 6.7R1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Linux commands via shell metacharacters in a console command.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4868?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Brocade Vyatta 5400 Vrouter, Brocade Vyatta 5400 Vrouter Software.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4868?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2014-4868 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4868 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7c95-fh3h-jp2p.

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