HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-5284
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CVE-2014-5284

CWE-264Published: December 2, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-5284 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-5284. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

ossec1 product(s)
ossec
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.1
PATCHhttps://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.1

All References (6)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129111/OSSEC-2.8-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit
→
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35234Exploit
→
https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.1Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129111/OSSEC-2.8-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit
→
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35234Exploit
→
https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.1Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-5284
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 2, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

CVE-2003-1346
10.0
CVE-2003-1081
10.0
CVE-2008-7173
10.0
CVE-2003-1595
10.0
CVE-2010-1505
10.0
CVE-2003-1495
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-5284 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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