CVE-2014-5119
eglibc - security update
EPSS 21.5%
Description
Off-by-one error in the __gconv_translit_find function in gconv_trans.c in GNU C Library (aka glibc) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the CHARSET environment variable and gconv transliteration modules.
How to fix CVE-2014-5119
To remediate CVE-2014-5119, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/eglibc—upgrade to 2.13-38+deb7u4 or later
- Debian/glibc—upgrade to 2.19-10 or later
Is CVE-2014-5119 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 21.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2.13-38+deb7u4
- from 0, < 2.19-10