CVE-2014-8165 Deserialization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized objects due to unsafe pickle usage in powerpc-utils-python.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-8165?
CVE-2014-8165 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.
Weakness: CWE-345
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8165?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
powerpc-utils-python Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server | All versions | 0:1.2.1-9.el7 |
Products include Powerpc-Utils Project Powerpc-Utils.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8165?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2014-8165 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8165 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw25-jxq5-99qw, RHSA-2016:2607.