CVE-2014-5507

Public Exploit

Description

iBackup 10.0.0.32 and earlier uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for ib_service.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.13% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35040 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70724 vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128806/iBackup-10.0.0.32-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97749 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5507?
CVE-2014-5507 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-5507?
To fix CVE-2014-5507, 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-2014-5507 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-5507 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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