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CVE-2014-8611

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2014-8611 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The __sflush function in fflush.c in stdio in libc in FreeBSD 10.1 and the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 mishandles failures of the write system call, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The __sflush function in fflush.c in stdio in libc in FreeBSD 10.1 and the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 mishandles failures of the write system call, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os<= 8.4.1
FreebsdFreebsd10.1
AppleMac Os X<= 10.10.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8611?
The __sflush function in fflush.c in stdio in libc in FreeBSD 10.1 and the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 mishandles failures of the write system call, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2014-8611?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8611 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8611?
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