What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0476?

CVE-2014-0476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-0476?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-0476. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 11.4%.

Chkrootkit CVE-2014-0476

LOW

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2014-10-25 security@debian.org

RCE Canonical Ubuntu Linux Chkrootkit

3.7

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-20 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Impact	CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.44%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the low-severity affected system.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 11.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7). Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 11.4%.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when /tmp is not mounted with the noexec option. Affected products include: Chkrootkit, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: before 0.50.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 3.7 LOW

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when /tmp is not mounted with the noexec option.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

11.4%

Top 6% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS POC (1)

Exploit-DB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 11.4%

Patch available No

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.