powerpc-utils Object amsnet.py data authenticity

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in powerpc-utils. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py of the component Object. The manipulation leads to data authenticity. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-8165. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in powerpc-utils (affected version unknown). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py of the component Object. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data authenticity vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-345. The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented 02/19/2015 with Red Hat Product Security Team as Bug 1073139 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8165 since 10/10/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/10/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82676 (Fedora 21 : powerpc-utils-python-1.2.1-7.fc21 (2015-4143)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236176 (Red Hat Update for powerpc-utils-python (RHSA-2016:2607)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (100788), Tenable (82676), SecurityFocus (BID 72537†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49821†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Data authenticity
CWE: CWE-345
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 82676
Nessus Name: Fedora 21 : powerpc-utils-python-1.2.1-7.fc21 (2015-4143)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for powerpc-utils-python FEDORA-2015-4212
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10/10/2014 🔍
02/09/2015 +122 days 🔍
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02/19/2015 +10 days 🔍
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03/30/2015 +39 days 🔍
04/10/2015 +11 days 🔍
04/21/2015 +11 days 🔍
12/10/2024 +3521 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 1073139
Organization: Red Hat Product Security Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74243
X-Force: 100788
SecurityFocus: 72537 - powerpc-utils CVE-2014-8165 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 49821 - powerpc-utils Remote Code Execution via a Crafted Serialized Object, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2015 12:15
Updated: 12/10/2024 03:32
Changes: 03/30/2015 12:15 (61), 06/27/2017 03:19 (9), 04/16/2022 15:46 (3), 12/10/2024 03:32 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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