HIGH
CVE-2014-4870
CWE-20Published: October 7, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
/opt/vyatta/bin/sudo-users/vyatta-clear-dhcp-lease.pl on the Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter 6.4R(x), 6.6R(x), and 6.7R1 does not properly validate parameters, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the sudo configuration.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-4870 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
brocade2 product(s)
vyatta 5400 vrouter softwarevyatta 5400 vrouter
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/111588Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/111588Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-4870
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 7, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-4870 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.