CVE-2014-0475: Path Traversal

Published Jul 29, 2014
·
Updated

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.20 allow context-dependent attackers to bypass ForceCommand restrictions and possibly have other unspecified impact via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) LC, (2) LANG, or other locale environment variable.

Affected Software

29 affected components
GNU glibc<=2.19
GNU glibc=2.0
GNU glibc=2.0.1
GNU glibc=2.0.2
GNU glibc=2.0.3
GNU glibc=2.0.4
GNU glibc=2.0.5
GNU glibc=2.0.6
GNU glibc=2.1
GNU glibc=2.1.1
GNU glibc=2.1.1.6
GNU glibc=2.1.2
GNU glibc=2.1.3
GNU glibc=2.1.9
GNU glibc=2.10.1
GNU glibc=2.11
GNU glibc=2.11.1
GNU glibc=2.11.2
GNU glibc=2.11.3
GNU glibc=2.12
GNU glibc=2.12.1
GNU glibc=2.12.2
GNU glibc=2.13
GNU glibc=2.14
GNU glibc=2.14.1
GNU glibc=2.15
GNU glibc=2.16
GNU glibc=2.17
GNU glibc=2.18

Event History

Jul 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0475?

CVE-2014-0475 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow context-dependent attackers to bypass security restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0475?

To fix CVE-2014-0475, upgrade the GNU C Library to version 2.20 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2014-0475?

CVE-2014-0475 affects multiple versions of the GNU C Library (glibc) prior to 2.20.

4

What attack vector is used in CVE-2014-0475?

CVE-2014-0475 can be exploited via directory traversal using specific locale environment variables.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2014-0475?

While exploitation details may vary, CVE-2014-0475 exposes systems to potential abuse of the ForceCommand feature.

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