CVE-2014-5220

mdadm: Improper sanitization of device names allows arbitrary command execution

Published Jun 8, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mdcheck script of the mdadm package for openSUSE 13.2 prior to version 3.3.1-5.14.1 does not properly sanitize device names, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-5118 The mdcheck script of the mdadm package for openSUSE 13.2 prior to version 3.3.1-5.14.1 does not properly sanitize device names, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microfocus
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:41 AM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 8, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:11 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 17, 2014, 12:00 AM