CVE-2014-3638

CVE-2014-3638 is a low-severity vulnerability in D-bus Project D-bus 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-399.

Key facts

Description

The bus_connections_check_reply function in config-parser.c in D-Bus before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of method calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3638?
The bus_connections_check_reply function in config-parser.c in D-Bus before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of method calls.
How severe is CVE-2014-3638?
CVE-2014-3638 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3638 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3638?
CVE-2014-3638 primarily affects D-bus Project D-bus. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3638?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3638 published?
CVE-2014-3638 was published on 2014-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

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