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CVE-2014-5119

Off-by-one error in the __gconv_translit_find function in gconv_trans.c in GNU C Library (aka glibc) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the CHARSET environment variable and gconv transliteration modules.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
29 Aug 2014
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
2.20
Exploit chance
17% in the next 30 daysHigher than 97% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-189
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
GNU C LibraryServers and applications · cpe:a:gnu:glibc
  • Every version before 2.20

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5119
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-5119