CVE-2014-10072

CVE-2014-10072 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zsh Project 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 utils.c in zsh before 5.0.6, there is a buffer overflow when scanning very long directory paths for symbolic links.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-10072?
In utils.c in zsh before 5.0.6, there is a buffer overflow when scanning very long directory paths for symbolic links.
How severe is CVE-2014-10072?
CVE-2014-10072 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-2014-10072 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-10072?
CVE-2014-10072 affects Zsh Project Zsh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-10072?
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-2014-10072 published?
CVE-2014-10072 was published on 2018-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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