CVE-2014-8611

Name: CVE-2014-8611
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-18T10:59:00.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.4.1
Freebsd	Freebsd	10.1
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
https://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=275665
https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:27.stdio.ascVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
https://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=275665
https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:27.stdio.ascVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8611?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-8611?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST