CVE-2014-9471
First published: Fri Jan 16 2015(Updated: )
The parse_datetime 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Coreutils | <8.23 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0029.html
- http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=16872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62226
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2473-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:179
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/11
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=766147
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-22
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.
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- version/ubuntu/12.04
- version/ubuntu/14.04