CVE-2014-9482
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.24%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9482 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in dwarfdump in libdwarf 20130126 through 20140805 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via a crafted ELF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in dwarfdump in libdwarf 20130126 through 20140805 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via a crafted ELF file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libdwarf Project | Libdwarf | >= 2013-01-26, <= 2014-08-05 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178725Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178725Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9482?
Use-after-free vulnerability in dwarfdump in libdwarf 20130126 through 20140805 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via a crafted ELF file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9482?
CVE-2014-9482 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9482?
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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