CVE-2014-9653: Input Validation

Published Mar 30, 2015
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

readelf.c in file before 5.22, as used in the Fileinfo component in PH ...

Debian

Affected Software

50 affected componentsFixes available
File Project File<=5.21
PHP PHP<=5.4.36
PHP PHP=5.5.0
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha1
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha2
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha3
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha4
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha5
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha6
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta1
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta2
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta3
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta4
PHP PHP=5.5.0-rc1
PHP PHP=5.5.0-rc2
PHP PHP=5.5.1
PHP PHP=5.5.2
PHP PHP=5.5.3
PHP PHP=5.5.4
PHP PHP=5.5.5
PHP PHP=5.5.6
PHP PHP=5.5.7
PHP PHP=5.5.8
PHP PHP=5.5.9
PHP PHP=5.5.10
PHP PHP=5.5.11
PHP PHP=5.5.12
PHP PHP=5.5.13
PHP PHP=5.5.14
PHP PHP=5.5.15
PHP PHP=5.5.16
PHP PHP=5.5.17
PHP PHP=5.5.18
PHP PHP=5.5.19
PHP PHP=5.5.20
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha1
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha2
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha3
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha4
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha5
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta1
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta2
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta3
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta4
PHP PHP=5.6.1
PHP PHP=5.6.2
PHP PHP=5.6.3
PHP PHP=5.6.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
debian/file
1:5.39-3+deb11u11:5.44-31:5.46-5

Event History

Mar 30, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:10 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2014-9653?

CVE-2014-9653 is a vulnerability in the Fileinfo component in PHP before version 5.4.37, 5.5.x before 5.5.21, and 5.6.x before 5.6.5.

2

How does CVE-2014-9653 work?

CVE-2014-9653 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a flaw in the readelf.c file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9653?

CVE-2014-9653 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-9653?

The affected software versions include file before 5.22 and PHP before 5.6.5.

5

How can I fix CVE-2014-9653?

To fix CVE-2014-9653, update PHP to version 5.4.37, 5.5.21, or 5.6.5 and file to version 5.22 or later.

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