CVE-2014-9984: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 12 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU C Library (glibc) | <=2.19 | |
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u9 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-7 2.41-4 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99071
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=16695
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;a=commit;h=c44496df2f090a56d3bf75df930592dac6bba46f
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-9984
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c44496df2f090a56d3bf75df930592dac6bba46f
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;a=commitdiff;h=c44496df2f090a56d3bf75df930592dac6bba46f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-9984
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-9984
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9984
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-9984
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9984?
CVE-2014-9984 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and unauthorized code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9984?
To fix CVE-2014-9984, upgrade the glibc package to version 2.20 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9984?
CVE-2014-9984 affects glibc versions before 2.20 and any software relying on this library.
Can CVE-2014-9984 lead to system vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2014-9984 can lead to system vulnerabilities by allowing a potential crash of the nscd daemon or executing arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2014-9984 related to any known exploits?
CVE-2014-9984 does not have any widely reported exploits, but it poses risks that should be mitigated.
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