Unscored severity · published Dec 2, 2014
CVE-2014-9112
Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive
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CVSS
7.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)7.1% · higher than 94% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
CP
Cpio · Gnu
2.11 · source: NVD
DL
Debian Linux · Debian
7.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9112
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-9112
Exploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/74
Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/60167
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/62145
Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3111
Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/23/2
Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/2
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