CVE-2014-3675
CVE-2014-3675 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Shim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Redhat Shim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Shim allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted DHCPv6 packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3675?
- Shim allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted DHCPv6 packet.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3675?
- CVE-2014-3675 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3675 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3675?
- CVE-2014-3675 affects Redhat Shim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3675?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-3675 published?
- CVE-2014-3675 was published on 2014-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1801.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70407
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96981
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:shim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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