Vulnerability Description
The HZ module in the iconv implementation in FreeBSD 10.0 before p6 and NetBSD allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted argument to the iconv_open function. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2014-5384 is used for the NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 10.0 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | All versions |
References
- http://mail-index.netbsd.org/source-changes/2014/06/24/msg055822.html
- http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:15.iconv.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030458
- http://mail-index.netbsd.org/source-changes/2014/06/24/msg055822.html
- http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:15.iconv.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030458
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3951?
CVE-2014-3951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The HZ module in the iconv implementation in FreeBSD 10.0 before p6 and NetBSD allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted argument to the ...
How severe is CVE-2014-3951?
CVE-2014-3951 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Netbsd Netbsd.