CVE-2014-3484: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2020
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/musl
1.2.2-11.2.3-11.2.5-1.1
Musl-libc Musl>=0.9.13<=1.0.3
Musl-libc Musl>=1.1.0<1.1.2

Event History

Feb 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:43 PM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3484?

The severity of CVE-2014-3484 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2014-3484?

The affected software for CVE-2014-3484 is musl libc versions 0.9.13 through 1.0.3 and versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.2.

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2014-3484?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2014-3484 by causing a denial of service (crash) via an invalid DNS response or by having unspecified impact through an invalid name length in a DNS response.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2014-3484 on Ubuntu?

The remedy for CVE-2014-3484 on Ubuntu is to update musl libc to version 0.9.15-1ubuntu0.1~ or higher.

5

What is the remedy for CVE-2014-3484 on Debian?

The remedy for CVE-2014-3484 on Debian is to update musl libc to version 1.1.21-2, 1.2.2-1, or 1.2.3-1.

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