MEDIUM
CVE-2014-3487
CWE-20Published: July 9, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The cdf_read_property_info function 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 a stream offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CDF file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-3487 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
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://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.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68120Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-3487
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 9, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-3487 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.