CVE-2014-3533

CVE-2014-3533 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Dbus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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

Description

dbus 1.3.0 before 1.6.22 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a certain sequence of crafted messages that cause the dbus-daemon to forward a message containing an invalid file descriptor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3533?
dbus 1.3.0 before 1.6.22 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a certain sequence of crafted messages that cause the dbus-daemon to forward a message containing an invalid file descriptor.
How severe is CVE-2014-3533?
CVE-2014-3533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3533 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3533?
CVE-2014-3533 primarily affects Freedesktop Dbus. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3533?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3533 published?
CVE-2014-3533 was published on 2014-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (38)

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