CVE-2014-5220
CVE-2014-5220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mdadm Project Mdadm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Mdadm Project Mdadm
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5220?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5220?
- CVE-2014-5220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-5220 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5220?
- CVE-2014-5220 primarily affects Mdadm Project Mdadm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5220?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-5220 published?
- CVE-2014-5220 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=910500
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00069.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mdadm_project:mdadm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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