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CVE-2014-9621
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The ELF parser in file 5.16 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long string.
AnalysisAI
The ELF parser in file 5.16 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long string. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-399. The ELF parser in file 5.16 through 5.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long string. Affected products include: File Project File. Version information: through 5.21.
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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Same weakness CWE-399 – Resource Management Errors
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