CVE-2014-0159

Name: CVE-2014-0159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-14T15:09:05.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the GetStatistics64 remote procedure call (RPC) in OpenAFS 1.4.8 before 1.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted statsVersion argument.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the GetStatistics64 remote procedure call (RPC) in OpenAFS 1.4.8 before 1.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted statsVersion argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.8
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.9
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.10
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.11
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.12
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.14
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.14.1
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.15
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.0
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.1
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.2
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.2.1
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.3
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.4
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.5
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.5.1
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.5.2
Openafs	Openafs	1.6.6
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://openafs.org/pages/security/OPENAFS-SA-2014-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57779Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57832Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2899Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:244Broken Link
http://www.openafs.org/frameset/dl/openafs/1.6.7/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Release Notes
http://openafs.org/pages/security/OPENAFS-SA-2014-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57779Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57832Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2899Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:244Broken Link
http://www.openafs.org/frameset/dl/openafs/1.6.7/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0159?

Buffer overflow in the GetStatistics64 remote procedure call (RPC) in OpenAFS 1.4.8 before 1.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted statsVersion argument.

How severe is CVE-2014-0159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0159?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-0159?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST