CVE-2014-4040
CVE-2014-4040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils
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Description
snap in powerpc-utils 1.2.20 produces an archive with fstab and yaboot.conf files potentially containing cleartext passwords, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4040?
- snap in powerpc-utils 1.2.20 produces an archive with fstab and yaboot.conf files potentially containing cleartext passwords, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4040?
- CVE-2014-4040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-4040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4040?
- CVE-2014-4040 affects Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-4040?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-4040 published?
- CVE-2014-4040 was published on 2014-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:powerpc-utils_project:powerpc-utils:1.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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