CVE-2014-9114
CVE-2014-9114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Kernel Util-linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Blkid in util-linux before 2.26rc-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9114?
- Blkid in util-linux before 2.26rc-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9114?
- CVE-2014-9114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-9114 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9114?
- CVE-2014-9114 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9114?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-9114 published?
- CVE-2014-9114 was published on 2017-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145188.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/146229.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00035.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/21
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71327
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1168485
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98993
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/89e90ae7b2826110ea28c1c0eb8e7c56c3907bdc
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-14
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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