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CVE-2014-3951

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

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CVE-2014-3951 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HZ module in the iconv implementation in FreeBSD 10.0 before p6 and NetBSD allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted argument to the iconv_open function. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HZ module in the iconv implementation in FreeBSD 10.0 before p6 and NetBSD allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted argument to the iconv_open function. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2014-5384 is used for the NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd10.0
NetbsdNetbsdAll versions

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3951?
The HZ module in the iconv implementation in FreeBSD 10.0 before p6 and NetBSD allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted argument to the iconv_open function. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2014-5384 is used for the NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2014-3951?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3951 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3951?
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