Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-0240 is a local privilege escalation issue in mod_wsgi before 3.5 when Apache uses daemon mode. On certain Linux kernels, mod_wsgi mishandles setuid failure conditions, which can let a local user gain elevated privileges. Exposure depends on both configuration and local user access. Most relevant to Apache deployments using mod_wsgi daemon mode, especially shared or multi-user Linux systems where local users can influence process counts. Systems not using mod_wsgi, not using daemon mode, or without local untrusted users appear less exposed based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation on shared Linux web servers and hosting environments where local users are present. This is less urgent for isolated single-tenant systems, but any confirmed mod_wsgi daemon-mode deployment before 3.5 should be scheduled for patching. Mitigation focus: Upgrade mod_wsgi to version 3.5 or later where applicable.; Apply vendor packages or advisories, including Red Hat guidance where relevant.; Identify and prioritize Apache hosts using mod_wsgi daemon mode..
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