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CVE-2014-3426

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2014-3426 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NCSA Mosaic 2.1 through 2.7b5 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/Mosaic.pid file for every possible PID.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NCSA Mosaic 2.1 through 2.7b5 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/Mosaic.pid file for every possible PID.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IllinoisNcsa Mosaic2.1
IllinoisNcsa Mosaic2.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3426?
NCSA Mosaic 2.1 through 2.7b5 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/Mosaic.pid file for every possible PID.
How severe is CVE-2014-3426?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3426?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST