CVE-2014-8116
file - security update
EPSS 15.9%
Description
The ELF parser (readelf.c) in file before 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via a large number of (1) program or (2) section headers or (3) invalid capabilities.
How to fix CVE-2014-8116
To remediate CVE-2014-8116, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/file—upgrade to 1:5.21+15-1 or later
- Debian/file—upgrade to 5.04-5+squeeze9 or later
- Debian/file—upgrade to 5.11-2+deb7u7 or later
Is CVE-2014-8116 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 15.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (3)
- from 0, < 1:5.21+15-1
- from 0, < 5.04-5+squeeze9
- from 0, < 5.11-2+deb7u7