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CVE-2014-9447

UnknownEPSS 5.02%

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CVE-2014-9447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (slash) in a crafted archive, as demonstrated using the ar program.. EPSS estimates a 5.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (slash) in a crafted archive, as demonstrated using the ar program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.02%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Elfutils ProjectElfutils0.152
Elfutils ProjectElfutils0.161

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9447?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (slash) in a crafted archive, as demonstrated using the ar program.
How severe is CVE-2014-9447?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9447?
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Source: NVD / NIST