How severe is CVE-2014-7879?

CVE-2014-7879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7879?

CVE-2014-7879 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7879?

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-2014-7879 published?

CVE-2014-7879 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7879

CVE-2014-7879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 2014-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31, when the PAM configuration includes libpam_updbe, allows remote authenticated users to bypass authentication, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7879?: HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31, when the PAM configuration includes libpam_updbe, allows remote authenticated users to bypass authentication, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-7879?: CVE-2014-7879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7879?: CVE-2014-7879 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7879?: 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-2014-7879 published?: CVE-2014-7879 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04511778

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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