CVE-2014-5284
High
Description
host-deny.sh in OSSEC before 2.8.1 writes to temporary files with predictable filenames without verifying ownership, which allows local users to modify access restrictions in hosts.deny and gain root privileges by creating the temporary files before automatic IP blocking is performed.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductOssec
PublishedDec 2, 2014
First seenDec 2, 2014
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ossec ossec | v ≤ 2.8.0 | — |
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