How severe is CVE-2014-0595?

CVE-2014-0595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-0595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0595?

CVE-2014-0595 affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0595?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0595 published?

CVE-2014-0595 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0595

CVE-2014-0595 is a low-severity vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Open Enterprise Server
Published: 2014-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

/opt/novell/ncl/bin/nwrights in Novell Client for Linux in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 11 Linux SP2 does not properly manage a certain array, which allows local users to obtain the S permission in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging the granting of the F permission by an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0595?: /opt/novell/ncl/bin/nwrights in Novell Client for Linux in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 11 Linux SP2 does not properly manage a certain array, which allows local users to obtain the S permission in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging the granting of the F permission by an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2014-0595?: CVE-2014-0595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-0595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0595?: CVE-2014-0595 affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0595?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0595 published?: CVE-2014-0595 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:11.0:sp2:*:*:*:linux_kernel:*:*

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