CVE-2014-3638
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3638 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The bus_connections_check_reply function in config-parser.c in D-Bus before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of method calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The bus_connections_check_reply function in config-parser.c in D-Bus before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of method calls.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D-Bus Project | D-Bus | <= 1.6.22 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.0 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.4 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.6 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.8 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.10 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.12 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.14 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.16 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.18 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.6.20 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.8.0 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.8.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.8.4 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.8.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3638?
The bus_connections_check_reply function in config-parser.c in D-Bus before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of method calls.
How severe is CVE-2014-3638?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3638 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3638?
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