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CVE-2014-8737

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

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CVE-2014-8737 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to ar.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8737?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to ar.
How severe is CVE-2014-8737?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8737 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8737?
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Source: NVD / NIST