What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3956?

CVE-2014-3956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-3956?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-3956. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Freebsd CVE-2014-3956

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2014-06-04 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Freebsd Hpux Fedora Sendmail

1.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

1.9 LOW

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 04, 2014 - 11:19 cve.org

LOW 1.9

DescriptionCVE.org

The sm_close_on_exec function in conf.c in sendmail before 8.14.9 has arguments in the wrong order, and consequently skips setting expected FD_CLOEXEC flags, which allows local users to access unintended high-numbered file descriptors via a custom mail-delivery program.

AnalysisAI

The sm_close_on_exec function in conf.c in sendmail before 8.14.9 has arguments in the wrong order, and consequently skips setting expected FD_CLOEXEC flags, which allows local users to access. Rated low severity (CVSS 1.9). This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The sm_close_on_exec function in conf.c in sendmail before 8.14.9 has arguments in the wrong order, and consequently skips setting expected FD_CLOEXEC flags, which allows local users to access unintended high-numbered file descriptors via a custom mail-delivery program. Affected products include: Freebsd, Hp Hpux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Sendmail. Version information: before 8.14.9.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.