How severe is CVE-2014-5284?

CVE-2014-5284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5284?

CVE-2014-5284 affects Ossec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5284?

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-2014-5284 published?

CVE-2014-5284 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5284

CVE-2014-5284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ossec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ossec
Published: 2014-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

host-deny.sh in OSSEC before 2.8.1 writes to temporary files with predictable filenames without verifying ownership, which allows local users to modify access restrictions in hosts.deny and gain root privileges by creating the temporary files before automatic IP blocking is performed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5284?: host-deny.sh in OSSEC before 2.8.1 writes to temporary files with predictable filenames without verifying ownership, which allows local users to modify access restrictions in hosts.deny and gain root privileges by creating the temporary files before automatic IP blocking is performed.
How severe is CVE-2014-5284?: CVE-2014-5284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5284?: CVE-2014-5284 affects Ossec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5284?: 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-2014-5284 published?: CVE-2014-5284 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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