CVE-2014-8737

CVE-2014-8737 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-22.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Gnu Binutils
• Published: 2014-12-09
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to ar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8737?

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to ar.

How severe is CVE-2014-8737?

CVE-2014-8737 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8737 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8737?

CVE-2014-8737 primarily affects Gnu Binutils. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8737?

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

When was CVE-2014-8737 published?

CVE-2014-8737 was published on 2014-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145256.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145352.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145746.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/147346.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/147354.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148427.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148438.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/62241
• http://secunia.com/advisories/62746
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:029
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/13/1
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70908
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1162655
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-24
• https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17533
• https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552
• https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=dd9b91de2149ee81d47f708e7b0bbf57da10ad42

Affected products (8)

• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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