CVE-2014-5439

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html patch vdb entry exploit third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5439?
CVE-2014-5439 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-5439?
To fix CVE-2014-5439, 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-2014-5439 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-5439 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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