CVE-2014-9620

file: limit the number of ELF notes processed

Published Jan 21, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 4.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ELF parser in file 5.08 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of notes.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9433 The ELF parser in file 5.08 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of notes.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3686-1 file vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.03175}

epss

{'score': 0.02991}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:47 PM
Reserved
Jan 17, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 21, 2015, 6:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 3, 2015, 12:00 AM