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CVE-2014-8502

UnknownEPSS 4.91%

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CVE-2014-8502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the pe_print_edata function in bfd/peXXigen.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly have other unspecified impact via a truncated export table in a PE file.. EPSS estimates a 4.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the pe_print_edata function in bfd/peXXigen.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly have other unspecified impact via a truncated export table in a PE file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.91%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora19
FedoraprojectFedora20
FedoraprojectFedora21
GnuBinutils<= 2.24
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8502?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the pe_print_edata function in bfd/peXXigen.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly have other unspecified impact via a truncated export table in a PE file.
How severe is CVE-2014-8502?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8502?
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