CVE-2014-3468

CVE-2014-3468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Virtualization with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-131.

Key facts

Description

The asn1_get_bit_der function in GNU Libtasn1 before 3.6 does not properly report an error when a negative bit length is identified, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause out-of-bounds access via crafted ASN.1 data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3468?
The asn1_get_bit_der function in GNU Libtasn1 before 3.6 does not properly report an error when a negative bit length is identified, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause out-of-bounds access via crafted ASN.1 data.
How severe is CVE-2014-3468?
CVE-2014-3468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3468 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-2014-3468?
CVE-2014-3468 primarily affects Redhat Virtualization. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3468?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3468 published?
CVE-2014-3468 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (36)

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