CVE-2014-8116
UnknownEPSS 4.43%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ELF parser (readelf.c) in file before 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via a large number of (1) program or (2) section headers or (3) invalid capabilities.. EPSS estimates a 4.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ELF parser (readelf.c) in file before 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via a large number of (1) program or (2) section headers or (3) invalid capabilities.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File Project | File | 5.20 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | All versions |
| Mageia | Mageia | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0040.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1056Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031344Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2494-1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/file/file/blob/00cef282a902a4a6709bbbbb933ee397768caa38/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/b4c01141e5367f247b84dcaf6aefbb4e741842b8Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/d7cdad007c507e6c79f51f058dd77fab70ceb9f6Issue Tracking, Patch
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0040.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1056Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031344Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2494-1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/file/file/blob/00cef282a902a4a6709bbbbb933ee397768caa38/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/b4c01141e5367f247b84dcaf6aefbb4e741842b8Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/d7cdad007c507e6c79f51f058dd77fab70ceb9f6Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8116?
The ELF parser (readelf.c) in file before 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via a large number of (1) program or (2) section headers or (3) invalid capabilities.
How severe is CVE-2014-8116?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8116?
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-2014-8116?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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