Vulnerability Description
Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base 1.24.6 and earlier, when run in daemon mode, does not properly handle the file descriptor for the logger, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort) via an invalid request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnustep | Base | <= 1.24.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/143
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/152
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58104Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.gna.org/viewcvs/gnustep/libs/base/trunk/ChangeLog?r1=37756&r2=37755&p
- http://svn.gna.org/viewcvs/gnustep/libs/base/trunk/Tools/gdomap.c?r1=37756&r2=37ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66992
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92688
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?41751
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/143
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/152
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58104Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.gna.org/viewcvs/gnustep/libs/base/trunk/ChangeLog?r1=37756&r2=37755&p
- http://svn.gna.org/viewcvs/gnustep/libs/base/trunk/Tools/gdomap.c?r1=37756&r2=37ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66992
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92688
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2980?
CVE-2014-2980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base 1.24.6 and earlier, when run in daemon mode, does not properly handle the file descriptor for the logger, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2014-2980?
CVE-2014-2980 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2980?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnustep Base.