CVE-2014-8504
UnknownEPSS 6.20%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8504 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the srec_scan function in bfd/srec.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 crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 6.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the srec_scan function in bfd/srec.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 crafted file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 |
| Gnu | Binutils | <= 2.24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62241Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62746Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/27/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/27/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70761Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1162621Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17510Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62241Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62746Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/27/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/27/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70761Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1162621Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17510Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8504?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the srec_scan function in bfd/srec.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 crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2014-8504?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8504 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8504?
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-2014-8504?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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