CVE-2014-8165

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.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.32% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory sourceforge.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/09/4 mailing list
http://sourceforge.net/p/powerpc-utils/mailman/message/32884230/ mailing list vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100788 vdb entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2607.html vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1073139
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72537 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8165?
CVE-2014-8165 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8165?
To fix CVE-2014-8165, 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-2014-8165 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-8165 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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