CVE-2014-9220 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the timezone parameter in OpenVAS Manager, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2014-9220?

CVE-2014-9220 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 3 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in OpenVAS Manager before 4.0.6 and 5.x before 5.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the timezone parameter in a modify_schedule OMP command.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9220?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Fedoraproject Fedora, Opensuse Opensuse, Openvas Openvas Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9220?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2014-9220 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9220 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mpx-36hm-f96q, MGASA-2015-0001.

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