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CVE-2014-5119

HighPublished

Off-by-one error in the __gconv_translit_find function in gconv_trans.c in GNU C Library (aka glibc) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of...

Published: Aug 29, 2014
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Aug 27, 2014

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

17.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Off-by-one error in the __gconv_translit_find function in gconv_trans.c in GNU C Library (aka glibc) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the CHARSET environment variable and gconv transliteration modules.

Sources

glibc - NUL Byte gconv_translit_find Off-by-OneExploit
taviso & scarybeasts · linux · Aug 27, 2014

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