CVE-2014-2886: Medium severity nongnu gksu vulnerability
GKSu 2.0.2, when sudo-mode is not enabled, uses " (double quote) characters in a gksu-run-helper argument, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands in certain situations involving an untrusted substring within this argument, as demonstrated by an untrusted filename encountered during installation of a VirtualBox extension pack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2886?
CVE-2014-2886 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2886?
To fix CVE-2014-2886, ensure that gksu is updated to a version later than 2.0.2 or apply relevant security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-2886?
CVE-2014-2886 specifically affects gksu version 2.0.2 on systems where sudo-mode is not enabled.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-2886?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-2886 include unauthorized command execution, which can compromise system security.
Can CVE-2014-2886 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-2886 exploitation typically requires local access to the system, making remote exploitation less likely.