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CVE-2014-3533

2.1 · LOW

dbus 1.3.0 before 1.6.22 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a certain sequence of crafted messages that cause the dbus-daemon to forward a messa…

Published Jul 19, 2014debianCWE-20EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2014-3533 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on July 19, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

dbus 1.3.0 before 1.6.22 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a certain sequence of crafted messages that cause the dbus-daemon to forward a message containing an invalid file descriptor.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refadvisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0294.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00049.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/02/4Refsecunia.com/advisories/59611Refsecunia.com/advisories/59798Refsecunia.com/advisories/60236Refwww.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2971Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:176Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.htmlRefbugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=79694

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3533?

CVE-2014-3533 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on July 19, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-3533?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3533?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-3533?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-3533 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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