Intrusion PreventionRPM.Package.Manager.CPIO.Header.NameSize.Integer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in RPM package manager.
The vulnerability is caused by an integer overflow error when the vulnerable application handles a maliciously crafted RPM file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user to install a malicious RPM file and execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user.
Affected Products
Red Hat RPM Package Manager 4.12.0 and prior
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 40030 |
| Created | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-8118 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 36.9% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |