CVE-2014-2581: Smb4K before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via vectors related to the cuid option in the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2581?

smb4k: upgrade to 1.1.1; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2581 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2581 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-2581 affect?

CVE-2014-2581 affects smb4k, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Smb4K before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via vectors related to the cuid option in the "Additional options" line edit.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2581?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-2581 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting smb4k, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Smb4K before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via vectors related to the cuid option in the "Additional options" line edit.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2020-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fedoraproject · smb4k project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-28 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smb4k project smb4k UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.1

Fixed in: 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smb4k || rpm -q smb4k || smb4k --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smb4k

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smb4k

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 19 · 20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 19

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2581?

smb4k: upgrade to 1.1.1; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2581 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2581 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2581 affect?

CVE-2014-2581 affects smb4k, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Smb4K before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via vectors related to the cuid option in the "Additional options" line edit.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2581?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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