CVE-2014-3676: redhat shim Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2014-3676
Published 22-10-2014Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-3676 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in redhat shim. EPSS estimates a 5.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
5.23%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2 · Related 1Timeline
- 22-10-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Shim allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IPv6 address, related to the "tftp:// DHCPv6 boot option."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
5.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
92%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 5.23% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score5.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat1 product
- shim≥ 0.3, < 0.8
Ubuntu1 product
- shim< 0.8-0ubuntu2
2 vendors · 2 products