Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-8475
FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and prevention of new connections) by ending multiple connections before authentication is completed.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2014-8475
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-8475
1.51%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-8475
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-8475
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-8475
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70913
FreeBSD CVE-2014-8475 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128972/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-sshd-Denial-Of-Service.html
FreeBSD Security Advisory - sshd Denial Of Service ≈ Packet Storm
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98491
FreeBSD sshd denial of service CVE-2014-8475 Vulnerability Report
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https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14%3A24.sshd.asc
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031168
FreeBSD OpenSSH Child Process Deadlock Lets Remote Users Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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