CVE-2014-5008 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the Snoopy logging library, requiring immediate patching for systems using this component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-5008?
CVE-2014-5008 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 31 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Snoopy allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5008?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Openstack, Snoopy Snoopy.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5008?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2014-5008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-5008, GHSA-cpmq-w8c4-79w6.