CVE-2014-9447

CVE-2014-9447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elfutils Project Elfutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (slash) in a crafted archive, as demonstrated using the ar program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9447?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the read_long_names function in libelf/elf_begin.c in elfutils 0.152 and 0.161 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files to the root directory via a / (slash) in a crafted archive, as demonstrated using the ar program.
How severe is CVE-2014-9447?
CVE-2014-9447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9447 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9447?
CVE-2014-9447 primarily affects Elfutils Project Elfutils. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9447?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9447 published?
CVE-2014-9447 was published on 2015-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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