CVE-2014-5439 json
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non…
published 6y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-5327
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
Patch / fix
- sniffit Debian 14, Debian 12 0.3.7.beta-20
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2014-5439
- sniffit Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 0.3.7.beta-17+deb8u1build0.14.04.1
- sniffit Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 0.3.7.beta-19ubuntu0.1
ubuntu advisories UBUNTU-CVE-2014-5439
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2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
-
packetstormsecurity.com
/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html
exploit, patch, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
- securityfocus.com /bid/71318
- seclists.org /fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-5439
- NVD CVE-2014-5439
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