CVE-2014-8117
EPSS 16.5%
Description
softmagic.c in file before 5.21 does not properly limit recursion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via unspecified vectors.
How to fix CVE-2014-8117
To remediate CVE-2014-8117, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/file—upgrade to 1:5.21+15-1 or later
Is CVE-2014-8117 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 16.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1:5.21+15-1