CVE-2014-4867: Cryoserver Security Appliance 7.3.x uses weak permissions for /etc/init.d/cryoserver, which allows local users

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4867 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting cryoserver security appliance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cryoserver Security Appliance 7.3.x uses weak permissions for /etc/init.d/cryoserver, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the support account and running the /bin/cryo-mgmt program.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: cryoserver

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-10 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cryoserver cryoserver security appliance DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.3.0 · 7.3.0 a · 7.3.1 · 7.3.1 a · 7.3.2 · 7.3.3 · 7.3.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cryoserver-security-appliance || rpm -q cryoserver-security-appliance || cryoserver-security-appliance --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cryoserver-security-appliance sudo apt install cryoserver-security-appliance=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold cryoserver-security-appliance

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cryoserver-security-appliance sudo dnf downgrade cryoserver-security-appliance-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cryoserver-security-appliance

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2014-4867?

cryoserver security appliance: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4867 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4867 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-2014-4867 affect?

CVE-2014-4867 affects cryoserver security appliance. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cryoserver Security Appliance 7.3.x uses weak permissions for /etc/init.d/cryoserver, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the support account and running the /bin/cryo-mgmt program.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4867?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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