CVE-2014-9471
CVE-2014-9471 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Coreutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gnu Coreutils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, as demonstrated by the "--date=TZ="123"345" @1" string to the touch or date command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9471?
- The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, as demonstrated by the "--date=TZ="123"345" @1" string to the touch or date command.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9471?
- CVE-2014-9471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-9471 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9471?
- CVE-2014-9471 primarily affects Gnu Coreutils. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9471?
- 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-2014-9471 published?
- CVE-2014-9471 was published on 2015-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0029.html
- http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=16872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62226
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2473-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:179
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/11
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=766147
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-22
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
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