HIGH
CVE-2014-9114
CWE-77Published: March 31, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Blkid in util-linux before 2.26rc-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-9114 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00035.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/21Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71327Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1168485Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/89e90ae7b2826110ea28c1c0eb8e7c56c3907bdcPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-14Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00035.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/21Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-9114
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 31, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-77)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-9114 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.