CVE-2014-0172

What it is

Integer overflow in the check_section function in dwarf_begin_elf.c in the libdw library, as used in elfutils 0.153 and possibly through 0.158 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed compressed debug section in an ELF file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

4.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2014-04-11 15:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:02 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 4.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2014-04-11 15:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:02 UTC

Exploit probability

4.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-189

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Elfutils Project Elfutils 0.153
• Elfutils Project Elfutils 0.154
• Elfutils Project Elfutils 0.155
• Elfutils Project Elfutils 0.156
• Elfutils Project Elfutils 0.157
• Elfutils Project Elfutils 0.158

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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