CVE-2014-8625
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg...
CVE-2014-8625 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) in Debian Dpkg, published January 20, 2015. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.30%, the 88th percentile. Fixed in dpkg 1.17.22.
- Severity
- 6.8 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.30%EPSS, 88th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.17.22dpkg +3 more
Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
dpkgDebian:12 | before 1.17.22 | 1.17.22 |
dpkgDebian:13 | before 1.17.22 | 1.17.22 |
dpkgDebian:14 | before 1.17.22 | 1.17.22 |
dpkgUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 1.16.12ubuntu11.17.1ubuntu11.17.5ubuntu11.17.5ubuntu21.17.5ubuntu3 Show 11 moreShow less1.17.5ubuntu41.17.5ubuntu51.17.5ubuntu5.11.17.5ubuntu5.21.17.5ubuntu5.31.17.5ubuntu5.41.17.5ubuntu5.51.17.5ubuntu5.61.17.5ubuntu5.71.17.5ubuntu5.81.17.5ubuntu5.8+esm1 | None known |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
CVE-2014-8625- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-134
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
CVE-2014-8625- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-8462No score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
EUVD-2014-8462- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rg28-4v7w-vh73No score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg...
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
GHSA-rg28-4v7w-vh73- Weakness
- CWE-134
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
CVE-2014-8625- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2014-8625No score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2014-8625- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2014-8625No score
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2014-8625- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/551
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98551
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157387.html
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=768485
bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/dpkg/+bug/1389135
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nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8625
github.com/advisories/GHSA-rg28-4v7w-vh73
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8625
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-8625
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/07/2
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-8625