How severe is CVE-2014-0476?

CVE-2014-0476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-0476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0476?

CVE-2014-0476 primarily affects Chkrootkit. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0476?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0476 published?

CVE-2014-0476 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0476

CVE-2014-0476 is a low-severity vulnerability in Chkrootkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Chkrootkit
Published: 2014-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0476?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-0476?: CVE-2014-0476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-0476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0476?: CVE-2014-0476 primarily affects Chkrootkit. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0476?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0476 published?: CVE-2014-0476 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:chkrootkit:chkrootkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:lts:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:lts:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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