CVE-2014-8475

Name: CVE-2014-8475
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-18T15:59:05.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8475 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and prevention of new connections) by ending multiple connections before authentication is completed.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and prevention of new connections) by ending multiple connections before authentication is completed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-17

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.1
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.2
Freebsd	Freebsd	10.0

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8475?

How severe is CVE-2014-8475?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8475 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8475?

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Source: NVD / NIST