CVE-2014-3479

CVE-2014-3479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in File Project File with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The cdf_check_stream_offset function in cdf.c in file before 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.30 and 5.5.x before 5.5.14, relies on incorrect sector-size data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted stream offset in a CDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3479?
The cdf_check_stream_offset function in cdf.c in file before 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.30 and 5.5.x before 5.5.14, relies on incorrect sector-size data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted stream offset in a CDF file.
How severe is CVE-2014-3479?
CVE-2014-3479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3479 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3479?
CVE-2014-3479 primarily affects File Project File. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3479?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3479 published?
CVE-2014-3479 was published on 2014-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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