CVE-2014-8116
First published: Wed Dec 17 2014(Updated: )
The ELF parser (readelf.c) in file before 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via a large number of (1) program or (2) section headers or (3) invalid capabilities.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| file project file | =5.20 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | ||
| Mageia | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0040.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0760.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62081
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71700
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031344
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2494-1
- https://github.com/file/file/blob/00cef282a902a4a6709bbbbb933ee397768caa38/ChangeLog
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/b4c01141e5367f247b84dcaf6aefbb4e741842b8
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/d7cdad007c507e6c79f51f058dd77fab70ceb9f6
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:28.file.asc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8116?
CVE-2014-8116 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to excessive CPU consumption or potential crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8116?
To fix CVE-2014-8116, upgrade to a version of the 'file' utility that is 5.21 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-8116?
CVE-2014-8116 affects versions of the 'file' utility prior to 5.21, along with specific distributions like FreeBSD and certain Ubuntu and Mageia versions.
What types of input trigger CVE-2014-8116?
CVE-2014-8116 can be triggered by supplying a large number of program headers, section headers, or invalid capabilities to the ELF parser.
Can CVE-2014-8116 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8116 can be exploited by remote attackers, leading to potential denial of service situations.
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