CVE-2014-9621: Medium severity File Project File vulnerability

Published Jan 21, 2015
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The ELF parser in file 5.16 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to ca ...

Debian

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
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 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9621.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9621?

The severity of CVE-2014-9621 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2014-9621 affect the affected software?

CVE-2014-9621 affects the affected software by allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long string.

4

Which versions of the affected software are vulnerable to CVE-2014-9621?

Versions 5.16 through 5.21 of File Project File and versions 1:5.14-2ubuntu3.4 to 1:5.21+15-1 of the Ubuntu package 'file' are vulnerable to CVE-2014-9621.

5

Are there any fixes for CVE-2014-9621?

Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2014-9621. Please refer to the references for more information.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203