CVE-2014-9620: Medium severity File Project File vulnerability

Published Jan 21, 2015
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The ELF parser in file 5.08 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of notes.

Launchpad

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
File Project File=5.08
File Project File=5.09
File Project File=5.10
File Project File=5.11
File Project File=5.12
File Project File=5.13
File Project File=5.14
File Project File=5.15
File Project File=5.16
File Project File=5.17
File Project File=5.18
File Project File=5.19
File Project File=5.20
File Project File=5.21
debian/file
1:5.39-3+deb11u11:5.44-31:5.46-5

Event History

Jan 21, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:05 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2014-9620?

CVE-2014-9620 is a vulnerability in the ELF parser in file 5.08 through 5.21 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of notes.

2

How severe is CVE-2014-9620?

CVE-2014-9620 has a severity level of medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-9620?

The versions of file affected by CVE-2014-9620 are 5.08 through 5.21.

4

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2014-9620?

Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2014-9620. For Ubuntu, version 5.14-2ubuntu3.4 or later and version 5.21+15-1 or later are recommended. For Debian, version 5.35-4+deb10u2 or later, 5.35-4+deb10u1 or later, 5.39-3+deb11u1 or later, 5.44-3 or later, and 5.45-2 or later are recommended.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-9620?

You can find more information about CVE-2014-9620 at the following references: [1](http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2014/001653.html), [2](http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2015/001660.html), [3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/17/9).

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