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CVE-2014-9748

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.47%

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CVE-2014-9748 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The uv_rwlock_t fallback implementation for Windows XP and Server 2003 in libuv before 1.7.4 does not properly prevent threads from releasing the locks of other threads, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a race condition.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The uv_rwlock_t fallback implementation for Windows XP and Server 2003 in libuv before 1.7.4 does not properly prevent threads from releasing the locks of other threads, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a race condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.47%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibuvLibuv< 1.7.4
NodejsNode.Js>= 0.10.0, < 0.10.46
NodejsNode.Js>= 0.12.0, < 0.12.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9748?
The uv_rwlock_t fallback implementation for Windows XP and Server 2003 in libuv before 1.7.4 does not properly prevent threads from releasing the locks of other threads, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a race condition.
How severe is CVE-2014-9748?
CVE-2014-9748 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9748?
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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Source: NVD / NIST