CVE-2014-9471

coreutils: memory corruption flaw in parse_datetime()

Published Jan 16, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 7.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, as demonstrated by the "--date=TZ="123"345" @1" string to the touch or date command.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9290 The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, as demonstrated by the "--date=TZ="123"345" @1" string to the touch or date command.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2473-1 coreutils vulnerabilities
History
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:47 PM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 16, 2015, 4:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 25, 2014, 12:00 AM