CVE-2014-4509

Description

The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirectory POSIX attribute changes to insert shell metacharacters.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68139	vdb entry third party advisory
http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=5XLmBl54_Rg~	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4509?: CVE-2014-4509 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4509?: To fix CVE-2014-4509, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-4509 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-4509 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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