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MEDIUM

CVE-2014-3480

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 9, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The cdf_count_chain function in cdf.c in file before 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.30 and 5.5.x before 5.5.14, does not properly validate sector-count data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CDF file.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3480 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

file_project1 product(s)

file

openSUSE1 product(s)

opensuse

Oracle1 product(s)

linux

PHP1 product(s)

php

Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67412

PATCHhttps://github.com/file/file/commit/40bade80cbe2af1d0b2cd0420cebd5d5905a2382

PATCHhttps://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67412

PATCHhttps://github.com/file/file/commit/40bade80cbe2af1d0b2cd0420cebd5d5905a2382

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00046.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2974

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68238

ADVISORYhttps://support.apple.com/HT204659

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00046.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2974

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68238

ADVISORYhttps://support.apple.com/HT204659

All References (36)

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlBroken Link · Mailing List

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00046.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

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http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2014/001553.htmlBroken Link

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/59794Not Applicable

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http://secunia.com/advisories/59831Not Applicable

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443Third Party Advisory

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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2974Third Party Advisory

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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021Third Party Advisory

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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68238Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3480

CVSS Score6.5 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo

CISA KEVNo

Affected5 vendor(s)

PublishedJul 9, 2014

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2014-3480 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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