How severe is CVE-2014-8475?

CVE-2014-8475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8475?

CVE-2014-8475 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8475?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8475 published?

CVE-2014-8475 was published on 2014-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8475

CVE-2014-8475 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2014-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and prevention of new connections) by ending multiple connections before authentication is completed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8475?: FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and prevention of new connections) by ending multiple connections before authentication is completed.
How severe is CVE-2014-8475?: CVE-2014-8475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8475?: CVE-2014-8475 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8475?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8475 published?: CVE-2014-8475 was published on 2014-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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