CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-0904

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The update process in IBM Security AppScan Standard versions 7.9 through 8.8 does not require integrity checks of downloaded files, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Risk Assessment

The lack of integrity checks can lead to remote code execution, posing a serious security threat to the organization's systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software that implements integrity checks for downloaded files and to monitor systems for unauthorized changes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The update process in IBM Security AppScan Standard 7.9 through 8.8 does not require integrity checks of downloaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS