Vulnerability Description
The ELF parser in file 5.16 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long string.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File Project | File | 5.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0040.html
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2014/001654.html
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2015/001660.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/17/9
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/65437cee25199dbd385fb35901bc0011e164276c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-08
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3686-1/
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0040.html
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2014/001654.html
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2015/001660.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/17/9
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/65437cee25199dbd385fb35901bc0011e164276c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-08
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3686-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9621?
CVE-2014-9621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ELF parser in file 5.16 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long string.
How severe is CVE-2014-9621?
CVE-2014-9621 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-2014-9621?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: File Project File.