CVE-2014-9471: High severity GNU coreutils vulnerability
The parsedatetime 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9471?
CVE-2014-9471 has a high severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9471?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9471, update GNU coreutils to version 8.24 or later, or apply vendor patches if available.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9471?
CVE-2014-9471 affects GNU coreutils versions up to 8.23 and several versions of Ubuntu Linux including 10.04, 12.04, and 14.04.
Can CVE-2014-9471 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9471 can be exploited remotely through crafted date strings in command executions.
What commands are particularly vulnerable due to CVE-2014-9471?
The commands 'touch' and 'date' exhibit vulnerability due to CVE-2014-9471 when provided with malicious input.