LOW · 2.1

CVE-2014-3637

D-Bus 1.3.0 through 1.6.x before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly close connections for processes that have terminated, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a D-bus...

Vulnerability Description

D-Bus 1.3.0 through 1.6.x before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly close connections for processes that have terminated, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a D-bus message containing a D-Bus connection file descriptor.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreedesktopDbus1.3.0
OpensuseOpensuse12.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-3637?

CVE-2014-3637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). D-Bus 1.3.0 through 1.6.x before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly close connections for processes that have terminated, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a D-bus...

How severe is CVE-2014-3637?

CVE-2014-3637 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3637?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Dbus, Opensuse Opensuse.