CVE-2014-8117
First published: Wed Dec 17 2014(Updated: )
softmagic.c in file before 5.21 does not properly limit recursion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| file project file | <=5.20 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | ||
| Mageia | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =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/71692
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031344
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2494-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2535-1
- https://github.com/file/file/blob/00cef282a902a4a6709bbbbb933ee397768caa38/ChangeLog
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/6f737ddfadb596d7d4a993f7ed2141ffd664a81c
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:28.file.asc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8117?
CVE-2014-8117 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to uncontrolled recursion.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8117?
To fix CVE-2014-8117, upgrade to a version of the file command that is higher than 5.20.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8117?
CVE-2014-8117 affects file versions before 5.21 and various versions of FreeBSD and Ubuntu Linux.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-8117 involve?
CVE-2014-8117 involves a denial of service attack that can cause high CPU consumption or system crashes.
Is CVE-2014-8117 exploitable by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2014-8117 can be exploited by remote attackers through unspecified vectors to impact system resources.
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