MGASA-2014-0092

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CVE-2014-1943
Published: 22 Feb 2014, 19:10
Last modified:16 Apr 2026, 06:26

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
minimal
0/100
CVSS Score
No data
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

22 Feb 2014, 19:10
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
16 Apr 2026, 06:26
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

Updated file package fixes security vulnerability It was discovered that file before 5.17 contains a flaw in the handling of "indirect" magic rules in the libmagic library, which leads to an infinite recursion when trying to determine the file type of certain files (CVE-2014-1943). Additionally, other well-crafted files might result in long computation times (while using 100% CPU) and overlong results. The affected packages have been patched to correct these flaws.

Affected Systems

  • mageia•file

    < 5.12-8.1.mga3

  • mageia•file

    < 5.16-1.1.mga4

References (3)