powerpc-utils CVE-2014-8165 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:72537

Info

powerpc-utils CVE-2014-8165 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 72537
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-8165
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 09 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 20 2016 01:09AM
Credit: Dhiru Kholia of Red Hat Product Security Team
Vulnerable: Powerpc-Utils Project Powerpc-Utils 0
IBM PowerKVM 3.1
IBM PowerKVM 2.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

powerpc-utils CVE-2014-8165 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

powerpc-utils is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

powerpc-utils CVE-2014-8165 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

powerpc-utils CVE-2014-8165 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

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