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CVE-2013-4984

HighPublished

The close_connections function in /opt/cma/bin/clear_keys.pl in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.9.1 and 3.8 before 3.8.1.1 allows local users to gain...

Published: Sep 10, 2013
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 9, 2013

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

8.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The close_connections function in /opt/cma/bin/clear_keys.pl in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.9.1 and 3.8 before 3.8.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the second argument.

Sources

Sophos Web Protection Appliance - Multiple VulnerabilitiesExploit
Core Security · linux · Sep 9, 2013
Sophos Web Protection Appliance - clear_keys.pl Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · linux · Sep 17, 2013

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