CVE-2014-3637

CVE-2014-3637 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-17.

Key facts

Description

D-Bus 1.3.0 through 1.6.x before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly close connections for processes that have terminated, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a D-bus message containing a D-Bus connection file descriptor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3637?
D-Bus 1.3.0 through 1.6.x before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly close connections for processes that have terminated, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a D-bus message containing a D-Bus connection file descriptor.
How severe is CVE-2014-3637?
CVE-2014-3637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3637 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3637?
CVE-2014-3637 primarily affects Freedesktop Dbus. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3637?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3637 published?
CVE-2014-3637 was published on 2014-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (40)

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