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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

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
D-Bus ProjectD-Bus<= 1.6.22
FreedesktopDbus1.6.0
FreedesktopDbus1.6.2
FreedesktopDbus1.6.4
FreedesktopDbus1.6.6
FreedesktopDbus1.6.8
FreedesktopDbus1.6.10
FreedesktopDbus1.6.12
FreedesktopDbus1.6.14
FreedesktopDbus1.6.16
FreedesktopDbus1.6.18
FreedesktopDbus1.6.20
FreedesktopDbus1.8.0
FreedesktopDbus1.8.2
FreedesktopDbus1.8.4
FreedesktopDbus1.8.6
OpensuseOpensuse12.3

References

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?
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