CVE-2014-9273

Name: CVE-2014-9273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-08T16:59:11.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/handle.c in Hivex before 1.3.11 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a small hive files, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/handle.c in Hivex before 1.3.11 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a small hive files, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Debian	Hivex	<= 1.3.10-2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0301.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1378.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62792
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71279
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1167756Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libguestfs/hivex/commit/357f26fa64fd1d9ccac2331fe174a8ee9c607adbExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libguestfs/hivex/commit/4bbdf555f88baeae0fa804a369a81a83908bd705Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-07
https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2014-October/msg00235.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0301.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1378.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62792
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71279
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1167756Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libguestfs/hivex/commit/357f26fa64fd1d9ccac2331fe174a8ee9c607adbExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libguestfs/hivex/commit/4bbdf555f88baeae0fa804a369a81a83908bd705Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-07
https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2014-October/msg00235.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9273?

lib/handle.c in Hivex before 1.3.11 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a small hive files, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.

How severe is CVE-2014-9273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9273?

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-2014-9273?

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Source: NVD / NIST