CVE-2014-10071

CVE-2014-10071 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zsh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

In exec.c in zsh before 5.0.7, there is a buffer overflow for very long fds in the ">& fd" syntax.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-10071?
In exec.c in zsh before 5.0.7, there is a buffer overflow for very long fds in the ">& fd" syntax.
How severe is CVE-2014-10071?
CVE-2014-10071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-10071 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-10071?
CVE-2014-10071 primarily affects Zsh. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-10071?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-10071 published?
CVE-2014-10071 was published on 2018-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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